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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,787.06, 94,165.98 and 23,362.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,787.06, 94,165.98 and 23,362.74 is: 35,038.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,787.06 : 94,165.98 = 23,362.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,787.06/94,165.98 = 23,362.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,787.06x = 94,165.98 × 23,362.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,787.06x = 2,199,975,307.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,975,307.59/62,787.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,038.67

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