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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,359.27, 93,579.91 and 22,916.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,359.27, 93,579.91 and 22,916.72 is: 34,390.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,359.27 : 93,579.91 = 22,916.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,359.27/93,579.91 = 22,916.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,359.27x = 93,579.91 × 22,916.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,359.27x = 2,144,544,771.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,144,544,771.75/62,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,390.15

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