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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,064.72, 94,606.80 and 21,502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,064.72, 94,606.80 and 21,502 is: 32,256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,064.72 : 94,606.80 = 21,502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,064.72/94,606.80 = 21,502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,064.72x = 94,606.80 × 21,502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,064.72x = 2,034,235,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034,235,413.60/63,064.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,256.31

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