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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,145, 93,232.08 and 20,592

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,145, 93,232.08 and 20,592 is: 30,892.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,145 : 93,232.08 = 20,592 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,145/93,232.08 = 20,592/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,145x = 93,232.08 × 20,592
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,145x = 1,919,834,991.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,919,834,991.36/62,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,892.83

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