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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,786, 94,180.92 and 19,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,786, 94,180.92 and 19,010 is: 28,515.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,786 : 94,180.92 = 19,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,786/94,180.92 = 19,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,786x = 94,180.92 × 19,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,786x = 1,790,379,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,379,289.20/62,786
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,515.58

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