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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,785.69, 94,178.71 and 15,401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,785.69, 94,178.71 and 15,401.04 is: 23,101.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,785.69 : 94,178.71 = 15,401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,785.69/94,178.71 = 15,401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,785.69x = 94,178.71 × 15,401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,785.69x = 1,450,449,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,449,767.60/62,785.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,101.60

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