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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,975.48, 94,477.80 and 20,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,975.48, 94,477.80 and 20,853.92 is: 31,285.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,975.48 : 94,477.80 = 20,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,975.48/94,477.80 = 20,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,975.48x = 94,477.80 × 20,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,975.48x = 1,970,232,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970,232,482.98/62,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,285.71

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