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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,851.69, 94,277.51 and 18,478.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,851.69, 94,277.51 and 18,478.81 is: 27,718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,851.69 : 94,277.51 = 18,478.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,851.69/94,277.51 = 18,478.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,851.69x = 94,277.51 × 18,478.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,851.69x = 1,742,136,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,136,194.56/62,851.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,718.21

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