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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,812.20, 94,159.74 and 21,230.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,812.20, 94,159.74 and 21,230.12 is: 31,825.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,812.20 : 94,159.74 = 21,230.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,812.20/94,159.74 = 21,230.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,812.20x = 94,159.74 × 21,230.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,812.20x = 1,999,022,579.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,022,579.37/62,812.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,825.39

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