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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,851.34, 94,279.28 and 20,732.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,851.34, 94,279.28 and 20,732.46 is: 31,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,851.34 : 94,279.28 = 20,732.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,851.34/94,279.28 = 20,732.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,851.34x = 94,279.28 × 20,732.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,851.34x = 1,954,641,401.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,641,401.43/62,851.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,099.44

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