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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,856.70, 94,285.02 and 18,483.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,856.70, 94,285.02 and 18,483.82 is: 27,725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,856.70 : 94,285.02 = 18,483.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,856.70/94,285.02 = 18,483.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,856.70x = 94,285.02 × 18,483.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,856.70x = 1,742,747,338.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,747,338.38/62,856.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,725.72

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