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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,421.72, 93,669.57 and 23,006.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,421.72, 93,669.57 and 23,006.45 is: 34,523.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,421.72 : 93,669.57 = 23,006.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,421.72/93,669.57 = 23,006.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,421.72x = 93,669.57 × 23,006.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,421.72x = 2,155,003,810.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,155,003,810.38/62,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,523.30

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