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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,835.96, 94,253.94 and 23,403

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,835.96, 94,253.94 and 23,403 is: 35,104.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,835.96 : 94,253.94 = 23,403 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,835.96/94,253.94 = 23,403/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,835.96x = 94,253.94 × 23,403
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,835.96x = 2,205,824,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,824,957.82/62,835.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,104.50

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