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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,723.16, 94,090.12 and 17,744.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,723.16, 94,090.12 and 17,744.69 is: 26,618.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,723.16 : 94,090.12 = 17,744.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,723.16/94,090.12 = 17,744.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,723.16x = 94,090.12 × 17,744.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,723.16x = 1,669,599,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669,599,654.93/62,723.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,618.55

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