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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,459.79, 93,688.84 and 15,074.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,459.79, 93,688.84 and 15,074.49 is: 22,611.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,459.79 : 93,688.84 = 15,074.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,459.79/93,688.84 = 15,074.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,459.79x = 93,688.84 × 15,074.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,459.79x = 1,412,311,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,311,481.69/62,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,611.53

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