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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,616, 93,924 and 21,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,616, 93,924 and 21,063 is: 31,594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,616 : 93,924 = 21,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,616/93,924 = 21,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,616x = 93,924 × 21,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,616x = 1,978,321,212
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,978,321,212/62,616
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,594.50

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