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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,043, 93,095.25 and 24,602.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,043, 93,095.25 and 24,602.27 is: 36,915.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,043 : 93,095.25 = 24,602.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,043/93,095.25 = 24,602.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,043x = 93,095.25 × 24,602.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,043x = 2,290,354,476.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,290,354,476.22/62,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,915.60

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