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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,047.76, 93,016.30 and 22,577.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,047.76, 93,016.30 and 22,577.28 is: 33,845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,047.76 : 93,016.30 = 22,577.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,047.76/93,016.30 = 22,577.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,047.76x = 93,016.30 × 22,577.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,047.76x = 2,100,055,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100,055,049.66/62,047.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,845.78

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