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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,298, 93,485.88 and 25,362

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,298, 93,485.88 and 25,362 is: 38,058.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,298 : 93,485.88 = 25,362 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,298/93,485.88 = 25,362/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,298x = 93,485.88 × 25,362
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,298x = 2,370,988,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,988,888.56/62,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,058.83

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