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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,421.72, 93,613.14 and 20,859

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,421.72, 93,613.14 and 20,859 is: 31,282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,421.72 : 93,613.14 = 20,859 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,421.72/93,613.14 = 20,859/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,421.72x = 93,613.14 × 20,859
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,421.72x = 1,952,676,487.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,676,487.26/62,421.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,282.00

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