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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,176.16, 93,244.08 and 20,612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,176.16, 93,244.08 and 20,612 is: 30,911.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,176.16 : 93,244.08 = 20,612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,176.16/93,244.08 = 20,612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,176.16x = 93,244.08 × 20,612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,176.16x = 1,921,946,976.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921,946,976.96/62,176.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,911.32

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