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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.70, 93,413.04 and 17,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.70, 93,413.04 and 17,901.56 is: 26,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.70 : 93,413.04 = 17,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.70/93,413.04 = 17,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.70x = 93,413.04 × 17,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.70x = 1,672,239,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,239,140.34/62,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,848.31

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