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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,406.72, 93,590.64 and 20,844

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,406.72, 93,590.64 and 20,844 is: 31,259.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,406.72 : 93,590.64 = 20,844 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,406.72/93,590.64 = 20,844/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,406.72x = 93,590.64 × 20,844
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,406.72x = 1,950,803,300.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950,803,300.16/62,406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,259.51

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