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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,865.96, 94,296.52 and 21,312.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,865.96, 94,296.52 and 21,312.96 is: 31,968.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,865.96 : 94,296.52 = 21,312.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,865.96/94,296.52 = 21,312.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,865.96x = 94,296.52 × 21,312.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,865.96x = 2,009,737,958.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,009,737,958.90/62,865.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,968.62

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