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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,888.70, 94,328.73 and 23,427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,888.70, 94,328.73 and 23,427.66 is: 35,139.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,888.70 : 94,328.73 = 23,427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,888.70/94,328.73 = 23,427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,888.70x = 94,328.73 × 23,427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,888.70x = 2,209,901,414.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,901,414.67/62,888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,139.88

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