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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,036.55, 92,998.52 and 22,565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,036.55, 92,998.52 and 22,565.76 is: 33,828.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,036.55 : 92,998.52 = 22,565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,036.55/92,998.52 = 22,565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,036.55x = 92,998.52 × 22,565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,036.55x = 2,098,582,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,582,169.85/62,036.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,828.16

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