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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,814.96, 94,222.44 and 23,382

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,814.96, 94,222.44 and 23,382 is: 35,073

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,814.96 : 94,222.44 = 23,382 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,814.96/94,222.44 = 23,382/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,814.96x = 94,222.44 × 23,382
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,814.96x = 2,203,109,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,109,092.08/62,814.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,073

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