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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,281.08, 93,427.62 and 22,828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,281.08, 93,427.62 and 22,828.68 is: 34,245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,281.08 : 93,427.62 = 22,828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,281.08/93,427.62 = 22,828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,281.08x = 93,427.62 × 22,828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,281.08x = 2,132,829,240.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,132,829,240.14/62,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,245.22

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