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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,041.88, 93,017.45 and 19,897.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,041.88, 93,017.45 and 19,897.99 is: 29,832.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,041.88 : 93,017.45 = 19,897.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,041.88/93,017.45 = 19,897.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,041.88x = 93,017.45 × 19,897.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,041.88x = 1,850,860,107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,860,107.13/62,041.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,832.43

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