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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,847.42, 94,287.33 and 18,475.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,847.42, 94,287.33 and 18,475.62 is: 27,718.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,847.42 : 94,287.33 = 18,475.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,847.42/94,287.33 = 18,475.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,847.42x = 94,287.33 × 18,475.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,847.42x = 1,742,016,879.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,016,879.89/62,847.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,718.19

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