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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,913.90, 94,286.96 and 23,431.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,913.90, 94,286.96 and 23,431.26 is: 35,115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,913.90 : 94,286.96 = 23,431.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,913.90/94,286.96 = 23,431.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,913.90x = 94,286.96 × 23,431.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,913.90x = 2,209,262,274.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209,262,274.37/62,913.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,115.65

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