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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,865.76, 94,313.58 and 18,493.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,865.76, 94,313.58 and 18,493.96 is: 27,745.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,865.76 : 94,313.58 = 18,493.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,865.76/94,313.58 = 18,493.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,865.76x = 94,313.58 × 18,493.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,865.76x = 1,744,231,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,231,575.98/62,865.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,745.34

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