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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,811.16, 94,219.98 and 16,064.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,811.16, 94,219.98 and 16,064.44 is: 24,097.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,811.16 : 94,219.98 = 16,064.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,811.16/94,219.98 = 16,064.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,811.16x = 94,219.98 × 16,064.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,811.16x = 1,513,591,215.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513,591,215.51/62,811.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.49

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