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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,164.48, 93,285.60 and 25,228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,164.48, 93,285.60 and 25,228.48 is: 37,858.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,164.48 : 93,285.60 = 25,228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,164.48/93,285.60 = 25,228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,164.48x = 93,285.60 × 25,228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,164.48x = 2,353,453,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,353,453,893.89/62,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,858.50

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