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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,651.62, 93,975.87 and 18,278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,651.62, 93,975.87 and 18,278.76 is: 27,417.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,651.62 : 93,975.87 = 18,278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,651.62/93,975.87 = 18,278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,651.62x = 93,975.87 × 18,278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,651.62x = 1,717,762,539.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,762,539.92/62,651.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,417.69

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