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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,819, 94,227.72 and 18,444.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,819, 94,227.72 and 18,444.16 is: 27,666.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,819 : 94,227.72 = 18,444.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,819/94,227.72 = 18,444.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,819x = 94,227.72 × 18,444.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,819x = 1,737,951,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,951,144.12/62,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,666.01

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