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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.38, 94,438.61 and 23,523.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.38, 94,438.61 and 23,523.82 is: 35,281.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.38 : 94,438.61 = 23,523.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.38/94,438.61 = 23,523.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.38x = 94,438.61 × 23,523.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.38x = 2,221,556,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,556,862.69/62,966.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,281.64

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