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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,779.06, 94,168.74 and 15,394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,779.06, 94,168.74 and 15,394.36 is: 23,091.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,779.06 : 94,168.74 = 15,394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,779.06/94,168.74 = 15,394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,779.06x = 94,168.74 × 15,394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,779.06x = 1,449,667,484.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,667,484.31/62,779.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,091.58

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