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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,846.93, 94,245.77 and 23,382.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,846.93, 94,245.77 and 23,382.51 is: 35,064.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,846.93 : 94,245.77 = 23,382.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,846.93/94,245.77 = 23,382.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,846.93x = 94,245.77 × 23,382.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,846.93x = 2,203,702,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,702,542.57/62,846.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,064.60

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