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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,301, 93,467.09 and 17,926.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,301, 93,467.09 and 17,926.77 is: 26,894.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,301 : 93,467.09 = 17,926.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,301/93,467.09 = 17,926.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,301x = 93,467.09 × 17,926.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,301x = 1,675,563,069.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,563,069.82/62,301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,894.64

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