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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,177.16, 93,245.58 and 20,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,177.16, 93,245.58 and 20,613 is: 30,912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,177.16 : 93,245.58 = 20,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,177.16/93,245.58 = 20,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,177.16x = 93,245.58 × 20,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,177.16x = 1,922,071,140.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,071,140.54/62,177.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,912.82

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