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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,918.59, 94,394.22 and 23,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,918.59, 94,394.22 and 23,476 is: 35,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,918.59 : 94,394.22 = 23,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,918.59/94,394.22 = 23,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,918.59x = 94,394.22 × 23,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,918.59x = 2,215,998,708.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,998,708.72/62,918.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,220.09

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