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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,458, 93,675.56 and 18,073.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,458, 93,675.56 and 18,073.84 is: 27,107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,458 : 93,675.56 = 18,073.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,458/93,675.56 = 18,073.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,458x = 93,675.56 × 18,073.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,458x = 1,693,077,083.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,077,083.35/62,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,107.45

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