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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,756.28, 94,171.14 and 23,340.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,756.28, 94,171.14 and 23,340.60 is: 35,024.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,756.28 : 94,171.14 = 23,340.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,756.28/94,171.14 = 23,340.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,756.28x = 94,171.14 × 23,340.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,756.28x = 2,198,010,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,010,910.28/62,756.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,024.56

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