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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,962.80, 94,377.60 and 20,832

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,962.80, 94,377.60 and 20,832 is: 31,225.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,962.80 : 94,377.60 = 20,832 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,962.80/94,377.60 = 20,832/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,962.80x = 94,377.60 × 20,832
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,962.80x = 1,966,074,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,074,163.20/62,962.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,225.96

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