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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,052, 93,092.58 and 20,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,052, 93,092.58 and 20,499 is: 30,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,052 : 93,092.58 = 20,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,052/93,092.58 = 20,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,052x = 93,092.58 × 20,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,052x = 1,908,304,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,304,797.42/62,052
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,753.32

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