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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,977.20, 94,465.64 and 23,537.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,977.20, 94,465.64 and 23,537.40 is: 35,306.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,977.20 : 94,465.64 = 23,537.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,977.20/94,465.64 = 23,537.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,977.20x = 94,465.64 × 23,537.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,977.20x = 2,223,475,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,223,475,554.94/62,977.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,306.04

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