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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,348.67, 93,509.64 and 17,967.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,348.67, 93,509.64 and 17,967.15 is: 26,946.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,348.67 : 93,509.64 = 17,967.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,348.67/93,509.64 = 17,967.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,348.67x = 93,509.64 × 17,967.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,348.67x = 1,680,101,728.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,101,728.33/62,348.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,946.87

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