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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,663.93, 93,996.35 and 18,321.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,663.93, 93,996.35 and 18,321.59 is: 27,482.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,663.93 : 93,996.35 = 18,321.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,663.93/93,996.35 = 18,321.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,663.93x = 93,996.35 × 18,321.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,663.93x = 1,722,162,798.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,162,798.29/62,663.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,482.52

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