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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,942.78, 94,385 and 23,471.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,942.78, 94,385 and 23,471.48 is: 35,196.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,942.78 : 94,385 = 23,471.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,942.78/94,385 = 23,471.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,942.78x = 94,385 × 23,471.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,942.78x = 2,215,355,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,215,355,639.80/62,942.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,196.34

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