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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,853, 94,279.50 and 19,077

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,853, 94,279.50 and 19,077 is: 28,615.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,853 : 94,279.50 = 19,077 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,853/94,279.50 = 19,077/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,853x = 94,279.50 × 19,077
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,853x = 1,798,570,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,570,021.50/62,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,615.50

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