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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,858.64, 94,293.66 and 20,738.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,858.64, 94,293.66 and 20,738.84 is: 31,110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,858.64 : 94,293.66 = 20,738.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,858.64/94,293.66 = 20,738.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,858.64x = 94,293.66 × 20,738.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,858.64x = 1,955,541,471.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,541,471.33/62,858.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,110.15

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