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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,039.25, 93,059.82 and 15,292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,039.25, 93,059.82 and 15,292.13 is: 22,938.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,039.25 : 93,059.82 = 15,292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,039.25/93,059.82 = 15,292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,039.25x = 93,059.82 × 15,292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,039.25x = 1,423,082,399.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,082,399.92/62,039.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,938.42

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