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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,903.05, 94,359.70 and 17,927.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,903.05, 94,359.70 and 17,927.85 is: 26,893.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,903.05 : 94,359.70 = 17,927.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,903.05/94,359.70 = 17,927.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,903.05x = 94,359.70 × 17,927.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,903.05x = 1,691,666,502.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,666,502.83/62,903.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,893.24

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