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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,005.87, 92,954.23 and 24,592.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,005.87, 92,954.23 and 24,592.21 is: 36,866.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,005.87 : 92,954.23 = 24,592.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,005.87/92,954.23 = 24,592.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,005.87x = 92,954.23 × 24,592.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,005.87x = 2,285,949,944.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,285,949,944.55/62,005.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,866.67

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