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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,353.53, 93,544.13 and 17,976.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,353.53, 93,544.13 and 17,976.82 is: 26,969.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,353.53 : 93,544.13 = 17,976.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,353.53/93,544.13 = 17,976.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,353.53x = 93,544.13 × 17,976.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,353.53x = 1,681,625,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,625,663.32/62,353.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,969.21

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