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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,647.36, 93,966.13 and 17,666.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,647.36, 93,966.13 and 17,666.91 is: 26,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,647.36 : 93,966.13 = 17,666.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,647.36/93,966.13 = 17,666.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,647.36x = 93,966.13 × 17,666.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,647.36x = 1,660,091,161.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,660,091,161.76/62,647.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,498.98

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