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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,853.17, 94,238.13 and 24,877.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,853.17, 94,238.13 and 24,877.28 is: 37,299.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,853.17 : 94,238.13 = 24,877.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,853.17/94,238.13 = 24,877.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,853.17x = 94,238.13 × 24,877.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,853.17x = 2,344,387,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,387,875.50/62,853.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,299.44

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