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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.93, 94,476.35 and 17,997.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.93, 94,476.35 and 17,997.69 is: 27,000.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.93 : 94,476.35 = 17,997.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.93/94,476.35 = 17,997.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.93x = 94,476.35 × 17,997.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.93x = 1,700,356,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,356,059.63/62,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,000.09

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