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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,977.68, 94,466.34 and 16,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,977.68, 94,466.34 and 16,230.24 is: 24,345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,977.68 : 94,466.34 = 16,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,977.68/94,466.34 = 16,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,977.68x = 94,466.34 × 16,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,977.68x = 1,533,211,370.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,211,370.12/62,977.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,345.31

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