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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,941.68, 94,413.12 and 17,962.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,941.68, 94,413.12 and 17,962.99 is: 26,944.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,941.68 : 94,413.12 = 17,962.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,941.68/94,413.12 = 17,962.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,941.68x = 94,413.12 × 17,962.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,941.68x = 1,695,941,930.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,941,930.43/62,941.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,944.66

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