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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.92, 93,417.36 and 17,901.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.92, 93,417.36 and 17,901.60 is: 26,849.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.92 : 93,417.36 = 17,901.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.92/93,417.36 = 17,901.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.92x = 93,417.36 × 17,901.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.92x = 1,672,320,211.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,320,211.78/62,284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,849.52

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