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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,009.94, 93,009.90 and 19,878.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,009.94, 93,009.90 and 19,878.72 is: 29,816.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,009.94 : 93,009.90 = 19,878.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,009.94/93,009.90 = 19,878.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,009.94x = 93,009.90 × 19,878.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,009.94x = 1,848,917,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,917,759.33/62,009.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,816.47

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