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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,767, 94,150.42 and 16,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,767, 94,150.42 and 16,019.88 is: 24,029.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,767 : 94,150.42 = 16,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,767/94,150.42 = 16,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,767x = 94,150.42 × 16,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,767x = 1,508,278,430.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,278,430.35/62,767
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,029.80

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