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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,769.36, 94,159.58 and 17,791.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,769.36, 94,159.58 and 17,791.32 is: 26,688.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,769.36 : 94,159.58 = 17,791.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,769.36/94,159.58 = 17,791.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,769.36x = 94,159.58 × 17,791.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,769.36x = 1,675,223,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,223,218.85/62,769.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,688.55

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