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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,666.66, 94,005.53 and 17,688.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,666.66, 94,005.53 and 17,688.42 is: 26,534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,666.66 : 94,005.53 = 17,688.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,666.66/94,005.53 = 17,688.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,666.66x = 94,005.53 × 17,688.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,666.66x = 1,662,809,208.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,809,208.52/62,666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,534.19

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