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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,382.05, 93,573.77 and 18,009.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,382.05, 93,573.77 and 18,009.21 is: 27,014.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,382.05 : 93,573.77 = 18,009.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,382.05/93,573.77 = 18,009.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,382.05x = 93,573.77 × 18,009.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,382.05x = 1,685,189,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,189,584.38/62,382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,014.02

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