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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,993.30, 94,457.14 and 23,517.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,993.30, 94,457.14 and 23,517.96 is: 35,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,993.30 : 94,457.14 = 23,517.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,993.30/94,457.14 = 23,517.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,993.30x = 94,457.14 × 23,517.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,993.30x = 2,221,439,240.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,439,240.23/62,993.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,264.69

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