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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,552.08, 93,842.16 and 20,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,552.08, 93,842.16 and 20,998 is: 31,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,552.08 : 93,842.16 = 20,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,552.08/93,842.16 = 20,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,552.08x = 93,842.16 × 20,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,552.08x = 1,970,497,675.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,497,675.68/62,552.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,501.71

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