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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,899.91, 94,329.86 and 20,772.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,899.91, 94,329.86 and 20,772.14 is: 31,151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,899.91 : 94,329.86 = 20,772.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,899.91/94,329.86 = 20,772.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,899.91x = 94,329.86 × 20,772.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,899.91x = 1,959,432,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,432,482.59/62,899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,151.60

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