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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,864.11, 94,275.99 and 20,734.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,864.11, 94,275.99 and 20,734.72 is: 31,095.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,864.11 : 94,275.99 = 20,734.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,864.11/94,275.99 = 20,734.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,864.11x = 94,275.99 × 20,734.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,864.11x = 1,954,786,255.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,786,255.37/62,864.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,095.43

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