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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,878.08, 94,316.81 and 15,493.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,878.08, 94,316.81 and 15,493.08 is: 23,239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,878.08 : 94,316.81 = 15,493.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,878.08/94,316.81 = 15,493.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,878.08x = 94,316.81 × 15,493.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,878.08x = 1,461,257,921.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,257,921.41/62,878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,239.54

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