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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,630.92, 93,886.96 and 23,161.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,630.92, 93,886.96 and 23,161.24 is: 34,719.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,630.92 : 93,886.96 = 23,161.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,630.92/93,886.96 = 23,161.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,630.92x = 93,886.96 × 23,161.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,630.92x = 2,174,538,413.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,538,413.43/62,630.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,719.89

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