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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,871.06, 94,309.54 and 20,754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,871.06, 94,309.54 and 20,754.82 is: 31,133.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,871.06 : 94,309.54 = 20,754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,871.06/94,309.54 = 20,754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,871.06x = 94,309.54 × 20,754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,871.06x = 1,957,377,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,377,526.98/62,871.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,133.20

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