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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,809.70, 94,214.55 and 23,358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,809.70, 94,214.55 and 23,358.65 is: 35,037.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,809.70 : 94,214.55 = 23,358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,809.70/94,214.55 = 23,358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,809.70x = 94,214.55 × 23,358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,809.70x = 2,200,724,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200,724,698.36/62,809.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,037.98

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