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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,918, 94,391.60 and 21,365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,918, 94,391.60 and 21,365.04 is: 32,052.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,918 : 94,391.60 = 21,365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,918/94,391.60 = 21,365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,918x = 94,391.60 × 21,365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,918x = 2,016,680,309.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,680,309.66/62,918
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,052.52

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