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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,858.24, 94,267.34 and 20,730.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,858.24, 94,267.34 and 20,730.45 is: 31,089.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,858.24 : 94,267.34 = 20,730.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,858.24/94,267.34 = 20,730.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,858.24x = 94,267.34 × 20,730.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,858.24x = 1,954,204,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,204,292.45/62,858.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,089.07

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