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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,274, 93,449.88 and 25,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,274, 93,449.88 and 25,338 is: 38,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,274 : 93,449.88 = 25,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,274/93,449.88 = 25,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,274x = 93,449.88 × 25,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,274x = 2,367,833,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367,833,059.44/62,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,022.82

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