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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,846.72, 94,306.80 and 23,431.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,846.72, 94,306.80 and 23,431.04 is: 35,160.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,846.72 : 94,306.80 = 23,431.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,846.72/94,306.80 = 23,431.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,846.72x = 94,306.80 × 23,431.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,846.72x = 2,209,706,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,706,403.07/62,846.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,160.25

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