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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,349.67, 93,511.14 and 17,968.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,349.67, 93,511.14 and 17,968.15 is: 26,948.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,349.67 : 93,511.14 = 17,968.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,349.67/93,511.14 = 17,968.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,349.67x = 93,511.14 × 17,968.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,349.67x = 1,680,222,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,222,190.19/62,349.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,948.37

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