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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,812.08, 94,197.85 and 20,682.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,812.08, 94,197.85 and 20,682.12 is: 31,016.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,812.08 : 94,197.85 = 20,682.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,812.08/94,197.85 = 20,682.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,812.08x = 94,197.85 × 20,682.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,812.08x = 1,948,211,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,948,211,237.44/62,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,016.51

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