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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.68, 94,468.88 and 17,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.68, 94,468.88 and 17,997.80 is: 26,998.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.68 : 94,468.88 = 17,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.68/94,468.88 = 17,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.68x = 94,468.88 × 17,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.68x = 1,700,231,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,231,581.11/62,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,998.23

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