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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,358.02, 93,550.83 and 17,981.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,358.02, 93,550.83 and 17,981.31 is: 26,975.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,358.02 : 93,550.83 = 17,981.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,358.02/93,550.83 = 17,981.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,358.02x = 93,550.83 × 17,981.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,358.02x = 1,682,166,474.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,166,474.99/62,358.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,975.94

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