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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,734.58, 94,105.53 and 17,752.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,734.58, 94,105.53 and 17,752.17 is: 26,629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,734.58 : 94,105.53 = 17,752.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,734.58/94,105.53 = 17,752.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,734.58x = 94,105.53 × 17,752.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,734.58x = 1,670,577,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,577,366.50/62,734.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,629.29

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