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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,872.60, 94,306.20 and 21,319.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,872.60, 94,306.20 and 21,319.60 is: 31,978.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,872.60 : 94,306.20 = 21,319.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,872.60/94,306.20 = 21,319.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,872.60x = 94,306.20 × 21,319.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,872.60x = 2,010,570,461.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,010,570,461.52/62,872.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,978.48

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