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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,473, 93,719.24 and 20,343.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,473, 93,719.24 and 20,343.14 is: 30,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,473 : 93,719.24 = 20,343.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,473/93,719.24 = 20,343.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,473x = 93,719.24 × 20,343.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,473x = 1,906,543,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906,543,620.01/62,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,517.88

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