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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,279.93, 93,362.52 and 24,831.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,279.93, 93,362.52 and 24,831.07 is: 37,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,279.93 : 93,362.52 = 24,831.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,279.93/93,362.52 = 24,831.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,279.93x = 93,362.52 × 24,831.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,279.93x = 2,318,291,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,291,269.50/62,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,223.73

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