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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,965.38, 94,437.11 and 23,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,965.38, 94,437.11 and 23,522.82 is: 35,280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,965.38 : 94,437.11 = 23,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,965.38/94,437.11 = 23,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,965.38x = 94,437.11 × 23,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,965.38x = 2,221,427,139.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,427,139.85/62,965.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,280.14

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