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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,855.20, 94,282.80 and 23,401.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,855.20, 94,282.80 and 23,401.60 is: 35,102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,855.20 : 94,282.80 = 23,401.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,855.20/94,282.80 = 23,401.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,855.20x = 94,282.80 × 23,401.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,855.20x = 2,206,368,372.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,368,372.48/62,855.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,102.40

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