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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,853.69, 94,262.08 and 18,469.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,853.69, 94,262.08 and 18,469.89 is: 27,699.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,853.69 : 94,262.08 = 18,469.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,853.69/94,262.08 = 18,469.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,853.69x = 94,262.08 × 18,469.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,853.69x = 1,741,010,156.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,010,156.42/62,853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,699.41

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