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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,289.59, 93,450.38 and 17,919.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,289.59, 93,450.38 and 17,919.81 is: 26,884.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,289.59 : 93,450.38 = 17,919.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,289.59/93,450.38 = 17,919.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,289.59x = 93,450.38 × 17,919.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,289.59x = 1,674,612,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,612,964.43/62,289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,884.32

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