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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,858, 94,266.90 and 20,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,858, 94,266.90 and 20,730.20 is: 31,088.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,858 : 94,266.90 = 20,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,858/94,266.90 = 20,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,858x = 94,266.90 × 20,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,858x = 1,954,171,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,171,690.38/62,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,088.67

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