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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,929, 94,408.10 and 21,376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,929, 94,408.10 and 21,376.04 is: 32,069.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,929 : 94,408.10 = 21,376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,929/94,408.10 = 21,376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,929x = 94,408.10 × 21,376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,929x = 2,018,071,321.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,071,321.92/62,929
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,069.02

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