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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,858.40, 94,307.84 and 23,421.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,858.40, 94,307.84 and 23,421.12 is: 35,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,858.40 : 94,307.84 = 23,421.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,858.40/94,307.84 = 23,421.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,858.40x = 94,307.84 × 23,421.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,858.40x = 2,208,795,237.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,208,795,237.58/62,858.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,139.22

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