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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,870.10, 94,302.45 and 21,317.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,870.10, 94,302.45 and 21,317.10 is: 31,974.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,870.10 : 94,302.45 = 21,317.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,870.10/94,302.45 = 21,317.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,870.10x = 94,302.45 × 21,317.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,870.10x = 2,010,254,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,254,756.90/62,870.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,974.73

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