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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,715.47, 94,061.34 and 17,736.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,715.47, 94,061.34 and 17,736.48 is: 26,601.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,715.47 : 94,061.34 = 17,736.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,715.47/94,061.34 = 17,736.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,715.47x = 94,061.34 × 17,736.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,715.47x = 1,668,317,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,317,075.68/62,715.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,601.37

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