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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,974.05, 94,473.53 and 17,995.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,974.05, 94,473.53 and 17,995.81 is: 26,997.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,974.05 : 94,473.53 = 17,995.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,974.05/94,473.53 = 17,995.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,974.05x = 94,473.53 × 17,995.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,974.05x = 1,700,127,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,127,437.23/62,974.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,997.27

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