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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,946, 94,419.05 and 20,826.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,946, 94,419.05 and 20,826.09 is: 31,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,946 : 94,419.05 = 20,826.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,946/94,419.05 = 20,826.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,946x = 94,419.05 × 20,826.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,946x = 1,966,379,528.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,379,528.88/62,946
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,239.15

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