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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,652.78, 93,977.28 and 23,209.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,652.78, 93,977.28 and 23,209.02 is: 34,812.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,652.78 : 93,977.28 = 23,209.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,652.78/93,977.28 = 23,209.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,652.78x = 93,977.28 × 23,209.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,652.78x = 2,181,120,571.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,120,571.07/62,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,812.83

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