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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,862.11, 94,272.99 and 20,732.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,862.11, 94,272.99 and 20,732.72 is: 31,092.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,862.11 : 94,272.99 = 20,732.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,862.11/94,272.99 = 20,732.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,862.11x = 94,272.99 × 20,732.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,862.11x = 1,954,535,033.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,535,033.87/62,862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,092.42

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