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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,132.63, 93,198.94 and 15,385.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,132.63, 93,198.94 and 15,385.50 is: 23,078.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,132.63 : 93,198.94 = 15,385.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,132.63/93,198.94 = 15,385.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,132.63x = 93,198.94 × 15,385.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,132.63x = 1,433,912,252.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,912,252.91/62,132.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,078.25

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