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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,185.56, 93,287.58 and 20,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,185.56, 93,287.58 and 20,051.76 is: 30,080.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,185.56 : 93,287.58 = 20,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,185.56/93,287.58 = 20,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,185.56x = 93,287.58 × 20,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,185.56x = 1,870,580,165.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,580,165.14/62,185.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,080.62

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