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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,087.61, 93,121.96 and 22,644.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,087.61, 93,121.96 and 22,644.75 is: 33,963.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,087.61 : 93,121.96 = 22,644.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,087.61/93,121.96 = 22,644.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,087.61x = 93,121.96 × 22,644.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,087.61x = 2,108,723,503.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,108,723,503.71/62,087.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,963.68

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