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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,101, 93,161.22 and 22,650.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,101, 93,161.22 and 22,650.76 is: 33,979.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,101 : 93,161.22 = 22,650.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,101/93,161.22 = 22,650.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,101x = 93,161.22 × 22,650.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,101x = 2,110,172,435.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,110,172,435.53/62,101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,979.69

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