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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,672, 94,011.84 and 18,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,672, 94,011.84 and 18,896 is: 28,345.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,672 : 94,011.84 = 18,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,672/94,011.84 = 18,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,672x = 94,011.84 × 18,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,672x = 1,776,447,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,447,728.64/62,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,345.16

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