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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,912, 94,382.58 and 21,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,912, 94,382.58 and 21,359 is: 32,043.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,912 : 94,382.58 = 21,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,912/94,382.58 = 21,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,912x = 94,382.58 × 21,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,912x = 2,015,917,526.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,917,526.22/62,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,043.45

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