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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,266.91, 93,406.17 and 24,817.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,266.91, 93,406.17 and 24,817.91 is: 37,229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,266.91 : 93,406.17 = 24,817.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,266.91/93,406.17 = 24,817.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,266.91x = 93,406.17 × 24,817.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,266.91x = 2,318,145,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,145,920.50/62,266.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,229.18

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