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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,113, 93,184.08 and 20,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,113, 93,184.08 and 20,560 is: 30,844.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,113 : 93,184.08 = 20,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,113/93,184.08 = 20,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,113x = 93,184.08 × 20,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,113x = 1,915,864,684.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,864,684.80/62,113
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,844.83

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