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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,931, 94,411.10 and 21,378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,931, 94,411.10 and 21,378.04 is: 32,072.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,931 : 94,411.10 = 21,378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,931/94,411.10 = 21,378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,931x = 94,411.10 × 21,378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,931x = 2,018,324,272.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,324,272.24/62,931
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,072.02

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