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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,996.49, 94,492.37 and 15,611.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,996.49, 94,492.37 and 15,611.72 is: 23,416.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,996.49 : 94,492.37 = 15,611.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,996.49/94,492.37 = 15,611.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,996.49x = 94,492.37 × 15,611.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,996.49x = 1,475,188,422.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,188,422.58/62,996.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,416.99

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