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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,945.17, 94,383.24 and 24,955.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,945.17, 94,383.24 and 24,955.95 is: 37,420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,945.17 : 94,383.24 = 24,955.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,945.17/94,383.24 = 24,955.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,945.17x = 94,383.24 × 24,955.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,945.17x = 2,355,423,418.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,355,423,418.28/62,945.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,420.24

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