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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,099, 94,653.36 and 21,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,099, 94,653.36 and 21,546 is: 32,320.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,099 : 94,653.36 = 21,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,099/94,653.36 = 21,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,099x = 94,653.36 × 21,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,099x = 2,039,401,294.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,401,294.56/63,099
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,320.66

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