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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,909.94, 94,364.91 and 16,162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,909.94, 94,364.91 and 16,162.82 is: 24,244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,909.94 : 94,364.91 = 16,162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,909.94/94,364.91 = 16,162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,909.94x = 94,364.91 × 16,162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,909.94x = 1,525,202,502.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,202,502.01/62,909.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,244.22

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