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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,226.54, 93,339.62 and 15,479.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,226.54, 93,339.62 and 15,479.42 is: 23,219.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,226.54 : 93,339.62 = 15,479.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,226.54/93,339.62 = 15,479.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,226.54x = 93,339.62 × 15,479.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,226.54x = 1,444,843,180.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,843,180.62/62,226.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,219.08

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