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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,357.44, 93,542.40 and 17,985.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,357.44, 93,542.40 and 17,985.28 is: 26,979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,357.44 : 93,542.40 = 17,985.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,357.44/93,542.40 = 17,985.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,357.44x = 93,542.40 × 17,985.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,357.44x = 1,682,386,255.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,386,255.87/62,357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.72

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