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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,672.67, 94,002.31 and 17,692.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,672.67, 94,002.31 and 17,692.92 is: 26,537.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,672.67 : 94,002.31 = 17,692.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,672.67/94,002.31 = 17,692.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,672.67x = 94,002.31 × 17,692.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,672.67x = 1,663,175,262.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,175,262.18/62,672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,537.49

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