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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,283.18, 93,439.59 and 20,163.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,283.18, 93,439.59 and 20,163.25 is: 30,249.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,283.18 : 93,439.59 = 20,163.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,283.18/93,439.59 = 20,163.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,283.18x = 93,439.59 × 20,163.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,283.18x = 1,884,045,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,045,813.07/62,283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,249.67

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