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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,373.45, 93,567.96 and 24,417.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,373.45, 93,567.96 and 24,417.82 is: 36,629.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,373.45 : 93,567.96 = 24,417.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,373.45/93,567.96 = 24,417.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,373.45x = 93,567.96 × 24,417.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,373.45x = 2,284,725,365.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,284,725,365.90/62,373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,629.77

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