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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,524.24, 93,795.59 and 18,145.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,524.24, 93,795.59 and 18,145.23 is: 27,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,524.24 : 93,795.59 = 18,145.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,524.24/93,795.59 = 18,145.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,524.24x = 93,795.59 × 18,145.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,524.24x = 1,701,942,553.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,942,553.54/62,524.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,220.52

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