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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,759.70, 94,155.50 and 17,781.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,759.70, 94,155.50 and 17,781.01 is: 26,676.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,759.70 : 94,155.50 = 17,781.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,759.70/94,155.50 = 17,781.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,759.70x = 94,155.50 × 17,781.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,759.70x = 1,674,180,049.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,180,049.20/62,759.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,676.03

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