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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,708.41, 94,071.44 and 18,338.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,708.41, 94,071.44 and 18,338.50 is: 27,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,708.41 : 94,071.44 = 18,338.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,708.41/94,071.44 = 18,338.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,708.41x = 94,071.44 × 18,338.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,708.41x = 1,725,129,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,129,102.44/62,708.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,510.33

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