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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,380.05, 93,570.77 and 18,007.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,380.05, 93,570.77 and 18,007.21 is: 27,011.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,380.05 : 93,570.77 = 18,007.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,380.05/93,570.77 = 18,007.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,380.05x = 93,570.77 × 18,007.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,380.05x = 1,684,948,505.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,948,505.25/62,380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,011.02

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