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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,724.16, 94,027.92 and 21,142

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,724.16, 94,027.92 and 21,142 is: 31,693.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,724.16 : 94,027.92 = 21,142 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,724.16/94,027.92 = 21,142/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,724.16x = 94,027.92 × 21,142
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,724.16x = 1,987,938,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,938,284.64/62,724.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,693.34

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