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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317, 93,475.50 and 18,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317, 93,475.50 and 18,541 is: 27,811.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317 : 93,475.50 = 18,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317/93,475.50 = 18,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317x = 93,475.50 × 18,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317x = 1,733,129,245.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,129,245.50/62,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,811.50

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