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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,309, 93,463.50 and 18,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,309, 93,463.50 and 18,533 is: 27,799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,309 : 93,463.50 = 18,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,309/93,463.50 = 18,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,309x = 93,463.50 × 18,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,309x = 1,732,159,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,159,045.50/62,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,799.50

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