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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,778.80, 94,168.38 and 15,394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,778.80, 94,168.38 and 15,394.11 is: 23,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,778.80 : 94,168.38 = 15,394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,778.80/94,168.38 = 15,394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,778.80x = 94,168.38 × 15,394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,778.80x = 1,449,638,400.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,638,400.24/62,778.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.21

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