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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,741.52, 94,114.80 and 15,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,741.52, 94,114.80 and 15,994.80 is: 23,992.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,741.52 : 94,114.80 = 15,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,741.52/94,114.80 = 15,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,741.52x = 94,114.80 × 15,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,741.52x = 1,505,347,403.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,347,403.04/62,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,992.84

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