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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,005.62, 92,953.86 and 24,591.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,005.62, 92,953.86 and 24,591.96 is: 36,866.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,005.62 : 92,953.86 = 24,591.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,005.62/92,953.86 = 24,591.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,005.62x = 92,953.86 × 24,591.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,005.62x = 2,285,917,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,917,606.97/62,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,866.30

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