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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,665.16, 94,003.27 and 17,686.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,665.16, 94,003.27 and 17,686.91 is: 26,531.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,665.16 : 94,003.27 = 17,686.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,665.16/94,003.27 = 17,686.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,665.16x = 94,003.27 × 17,686.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,665.16x = 1,662,627,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,627,566.99/62,665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,531.93

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