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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,496.08, 93,751.40 and 21,957.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,496.08, 93,751.40 and 21,957.13 is: 32,938.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,496.08 : 93,751.40 = 21,957.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,496.08/93,751.40 = 21,957.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,496.08x = 93,751.40 × 21,957.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,496.08x = 2,058,511,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,511,677.48/62,496.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,938.25

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