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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,952, 94,444.20 and 23,509.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,952, 94,444.20 and 23,509.40 is: 35,270.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,952 : 94,444.20 = 23,509.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,952/94,444.20 = 23,509.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,952x = 94,444.20 × 23,509.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,952x = 2,220,326,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,220,326,475.48/62,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,270.15

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