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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,839, 94,258.50 and 19,063

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,839, 94,258.50 and 19,063 is: 28,594.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,839 : 94,258.50 = 19,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,839/94,258.50 = 19,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,839x = 94,258.50 × 19,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,839x = 1,796,849,785.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,849,785.50/62,839
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,594.50

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