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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,973.67, 94,472.97 and 17,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,973.67, 94,472.97 and 17,995.43 is: 26,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,973.67 : 94,472.97 = 17,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,973.67/94,472.97 = 17,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,973.67x = 94,472.97 × 17,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,973.67x = 1,700,081,887.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,081,887.23/62,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,996.71

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