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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,324.72, 94,996.80 and 21,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,324.72, 94,996.80 and 21,762 is: 32,646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,324.72 : 94,996.80 = 21,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,324.72/94,996.80 = 21,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,324.72x = 94,996.80 × 21,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,324.72x = 2,067,320,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,067,320,361.60/63,324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,646.34

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