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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,864.68, 94,297.02 and 21,300.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,864.68, 94,297.02 and 21,300.52 is: 31,950.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,864.68 : 94,297.02 = 21,300.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,864.68/94,297.02 = 21,300.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,864.68x = 94,297.02 × 21,300.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,864.68x = 2,008,575,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,575,560.45/62,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,950.78

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