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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,847.97, 94,251.93 and 20,720.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,847.97, 94,251.93 and 20,720.20 is: 31,073.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,847.97 : 94,251.93 = 20,720.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,847.97/94,251.93 = 20,720.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,847.97x = 94,251.93 × 20,720.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,847.97x = 1,952,918,839.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,918,839.99/62,847.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,073.70

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