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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,860.41, 94,270.46 and 20,731.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,860.41, 94,270.46 and 20,731.03 is: 31,089.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,860.41 : 94,270.46 = 20,731.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,860.41/94,270.46 = 20,731.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,860.41x = 94,270.46 × 20,731.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,860.41x = 1,954,323,395.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,323,395.04/62,860.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,089.89

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