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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,186.62, 93,279.94 and 15,439.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,186.62, 93,279.94 and 15,439.50 is: 23,159.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,186.62 : 93,279.94 = 15,439.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,186.62/93,279.94 = 15,439.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,186.62x = 93,279.94 × 15,439.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,186.62x = 1,440,195,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,195,633.63/62,186.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,159.25

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