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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.13, 94,438.24 and 23,523.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.13, 94,438.24 and 23,523.57 is: 35,281.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.13 : 94,438.24 = 23,523.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.13/94,438.24 = 23,523.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.13x = 94,438.24 × 23,523.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.13x = 2,221,524,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,524,431.70/62,966.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,281.26

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