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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,860, 94,269.90 and 20,732.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,860, 94,269.90 and 20,732.20 is: 31,091.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,860 : 94,269.90 = 20,732.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,860/94,269.90 = 20,732.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,860x = 94,269.90 × 20,732.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,860x = 1,954,422,420.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,422,420.78/62,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,091.67

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