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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,359.54, 93,538.62 and 17,984.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,359.54, 93,538.62 and 17,984.85 is: 26,977.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,359.54 : 93,538.62 = 17,984.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,359.54/93,538.62 = 17,984.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,359.54x = 93,538.62 × 17,984.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,359.54x = 1,682,278,049.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,278,049.91/62,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,977.08

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