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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,109, 93,165.12 and 20,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,109, 93,165.12 and 20,556 is: 30,834.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,109 : 93,165.12 = 20,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,109/93,165.12 = 20,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,109x = 93,165.12 × 20,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,109x = 1,915,102,206.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,102,206.72/62,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,834.54

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