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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,958, 94,440.71 and 17,975.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,958, 94,440.71 and 17,975.90 is: 26,964.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,958 : 94,440.71 = 17,975.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,958/94,440.71 = 17,975.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,958x = 94,440.71 × 17,975.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,958x = 1,697,656,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,656,758.89/62,958
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,964.91

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