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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,178.16, 93,247.08 and 20,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,178.16, 93,247.08 and 20,614 is: 30,914.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,178.16 : 93,247.08 = 20,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,178.16/93,247.08 = 20,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,178.16x = 93,247.08 × 20,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,178.16x = 1,922,195,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,195,307.12/62,178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,914.32

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