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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,855.56, 94,268.76 and 23,431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,855.56, 94,268.76 and 23,431.24 is: 35,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,855.56 : 94,268.76 = 23,431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,855.56/94,268.76 = 23,431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,855.56x = 94,268.76 × 23,431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,855.56x = 2,208,833,940.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,833,940.06/62,855.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,141.42

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