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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,847.08, 94,283.58 and 21,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,847.08, 94,283.58 and 21,293 is: 31,943.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,847.08 : 94,283.58 = 21,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,847.08/94,283.58 = 21,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,847.08x = 94,283.58 × 21,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,847.08x = 2,007,580,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007,580,268.94/62,847.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,943.89

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