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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,768.36, 94,158.08 and 17,790.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,768.36, 94,158.08 and 17,790.32 is: 26,687.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,768.36 : 94,158.08 = 17,790.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,768.36/94,158.08 = 17,790.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,768.36x = 94,158.08 × 17,790.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,768.36x = 1,675,102,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,102,586.94/62,768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,687.05

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