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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,004.87, 92,952.74 and 24,591.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,004.87, 92,952.74 and 24,591.21 is: 36,865.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,004.87 : 92,952.74 = 24,591.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,004.87/92,952.74 = 24,591.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,004.87x = 92,952.74 × 24,591.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,004.87x = 2,285,820,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,820,226.46/62,004.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,865.17

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