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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,809.29, 94,193.69 and 20,679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,809.29, 94,193.69 and 20,679.34 is: 31,012.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,809.29 : 94,193.69 = 20,679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,809.29/94,193.69 = 20,679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,809.29x = 94,193.69 × 20,679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,809.29x = 1,947,863,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,863,835.50/62,809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,012.35

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