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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,291, 93,442.08 and 24,842

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,291, 93,442.08 and 24,842 is: 37,265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,291 : 93,442.08 = 24,842 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,291/93,442.08 = 24,842/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,291x = 93,442.08 × 24,842
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,291x = 2,321,288,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321,288,151.36/62,291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,265.23

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