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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,916, 94,388.59 and 21,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,916, 94,388.59 and 21,363 is: 32,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,916 : 94,388.59 = 21,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,916/94,388.59 = 21,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,916x = 94,388.59 × 21,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,916x = 2,016,423,448.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,423,448.17/62,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,049.45

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