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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,117.64, 93,191.58 and 19,997.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,117.64, 93,191.58 and 19,997.91 is: 30,001.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,117.64 : 93,191.58 = 19,997.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,117.64/93,191.58 = 19,997.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,117.64x = 93,191.58 × 19,997.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,117.64x = 1,863,636,829.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,636,829.60/62,117.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,001.73

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