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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,761.34, 94,129.85 and 17,782.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,761.34, 94,129.85 and 17,782.31 is: 26,670.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,761.34 : 94,129.85 = 17,782.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,761.34/94,129.85 = 17,782.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,761.34x = 94,129.85 × 17,782.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,761.34x = 1,673,845,613.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,845,613.39/62,761.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,670.01

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