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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,096.59, 93,160.45 and 24,644.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,096.59, 93,160.45 and 24,644.29 is: 36,972.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,096.59 : 93,160.45 = 24,644.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,096.59/93,160.45 = 24,644.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,096.59x = 93,160.45 × 24,644.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,096.59x = 2,295,873,146.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,873,146.33/62,096.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,972.62

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