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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,986.60, 94,516.35 and 23,547.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,986.60, 94,516.35 and 23,547.70 is: 35,335.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,986.60 : 94,516.35 = 23,547.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,986.60/94,516.35 = 23,547.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,986.60x = 94,516.35 × 23,547.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,986.60x = 2,225,642,654.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225,642,654.90/62,986.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,335.18

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