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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,914, 94,385.58 and 21,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,914, 94,385.58 and 21,361 is: 32,046.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,914 : 94,385.58 = 21,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,914/94,385.58 = 21,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,914x = 94,385.58 × 21,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,914x = 2,016,170,374.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,170,374.38/62,914
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,046.45

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