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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,835.28, 94,252.96 and 21,311.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,835.28, 94,252.96 and 21,311.44 is: 31,967.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,835.28 : 94,252.96 = 21,311.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,835.28/94,252.96 = 21,311.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,835.28x = 94,252.96 × 21,311.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,835.28x = 2,008,666,301.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,666,301.86/62,835.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,967.17

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