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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,741, 94,108.80 and 15,992.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,741, 94,108.80 and 15,992.48 is: 23,988.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,741 : 94,108.80 = 15,992.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,741/94,108.80 = 15,992.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,741x = 94,108.80 × 15,992.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,741x = 1,505,033,101.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,033,101.82/62,741
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,988.03

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