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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,451, 93,692.70 and 22,468.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,451, 93,692.70 and 22,468.59 is: 33,708.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,451 : 93,692.70 = 22,468.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,451/93,692.70 = 22,468.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,451x = 93,692.70 × 22,468.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,451x = 2,105,142,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105,142,862.29/62,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,708.71

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