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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,468.41, 93,702 and 18,094.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,468.41, 93,702 and 18,094.79 is: 27,142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,468.41 : 93,702 = 18,094.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,468.41/93,702 = 18,094.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,468.41x = 93,702 × 18,094.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,468.41x = 1,695,517,544.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,517,544.07/62,468.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,142.00

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