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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,347.67, 93,508.14 and 17,966.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,347.67, 93,508.14 and 17,966.15 is: 26,945.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,347.67 : 93,508.14 = 17,966.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,347.67/93,508.14 = 17,966.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,347.67x = 93,508.14 × 17,966.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,347.67x = 1,679,981,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,981,269.46/62,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,945.37

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