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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,838.54, 94,256.97 and 15,454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,838.54, 94,256.97 and 15,454.04 is: 23,180.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,838.54 : 94,256.97 = 15,454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,838.54/94,256.97 = 15,454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,838.54x = 94,256.97 × 15,454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,838.54x = 1,456,650,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,650,513.37/62,838.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,180.85

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