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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,308.17, 93,448.89 and 17,926.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,308.17, 93,448.89 and 17,926.65 is: 26,886.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,308.17 : 93,448.89 = 17,926.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,308.17/93,448.89 = 17,926.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,308.17x = 93,448.89 × 17,926.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,308.17x = 1,675,225,543.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,225,543.92/62,308.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,886.13

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