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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,360.54, 93,540.12 and 17,985.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,360.54, 93,540.12 and 17,985.84 is: 26,978.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,360.54 : 93,540.12 = 17,985.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,360.54/93,540.12 = 17,985.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,360.54x = 93,540.12 × 17,985.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,360.54x = 1,682,397,631.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,397,631.90/62,360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,978.56

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