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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,514, 93,739.10 and 20,366.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,514, 93,739.10 and 20,366.98 is: 30,540.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,514 : 93,739.10 = 20,366.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,514/93,739.10 = 20,366.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,514x = 93,739.10 × 20,366.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,514x = 1,909,182,374.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,182,374.92/62,514
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,540.08

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