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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,913.08, 94,369.62 and 21,359

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,913.08, 94,369.62 and 21,359 is: 32,038.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,913.08 : 94,369.62 = 21,359 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,913.08/94,369.62 = 21,359/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,913.08x = 94,369.62 × 21,359
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,913.08x = 2,015,640,713.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,640,713.58/62,913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,038.50

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