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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,709.57, 94,073.81 and 18,330.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,709.57, 94,073.81 and 18,330.75 is: 27,498.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,709.57 : 94,073.81 = 18,330.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,709.57/94,073.81 = 18,330.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,709.57x = 94,073.81 × 18,330.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,709.57x = 1,724,443,401.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,443,401.00/62,709.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,498.89

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