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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,726.42, 94,092.51 and 17,751.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,726.42, 94,092.51 and 17,751.14 is: 26,627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,726.42 : 94,092.51 = 17,751.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,726.42/94,092.51 = 17,751.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,726.42x = 94,092.51 × 17,751.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,726.42x = 1,670,249,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,249,553.19/62,726.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,627.53

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