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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,181, 93,285.27 and 22,737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,181, 93,285.27 and 22,737.24 is: 34,110.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,181 : 93,285.27 = 22,737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,181/93,285.27 = 22,737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,181x = 93,285.27 × 22,737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,181x = 2,121,049,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,049,572.45/62,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,110.90

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