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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,980, 94,485.36 and 19,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,980, 94,485.36 and 19,204 is: 28,810.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,980 : 94,485.36 = 19,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,980/94,485.36 = 19,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,980x = 94,485.36 × 19,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,980x = 1,814,496,853.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,814,496,853.44/62,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,810.68

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