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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,145.26, 93,204.84 and 20,029.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,145.26, 93,204.84 and 20,029.14 is: 30,039.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,145.26 : 93,204.84 = 20,029.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,145.26/93,204.84 = 20,029.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,145.26x = 93,204.84 × 20,029.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,145.26x = 1,866,812,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,866,812,789.04/62,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,039.50

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