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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,549.08, 93,837.66 and 20,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,549.08, 93,837.66 and 20,995 is: 31,497.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,549.08 : 93,837.66 = 20,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,549.08/93,837.66 = 20,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,549.08x = 93,837.66 × 20,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,549.08x = 1,970,121,671.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,121,671.70/62,549.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,497.21

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