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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,907.44, 94,361.97 and 18,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,907.44, 94,361.97 and 18,524.10 is: 27,786.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,907.44 : 94,361.97 = 18,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,907.44/94,361.97 = 18,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,907.44x = 94,361.97 × 18,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,907.44x = 1,747,970,568.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,970,568.48/62,907.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,786.39

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