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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,437, 93,655.59 and 25,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,437, 93,655.59 and 25,501 is: 38,251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,437 : 93,655.59 = 25,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,437/93,655.59 = 25,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,437x = 93,655.59 × 25,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,437x = 2,388,311,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,311,200.59/62,437
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,251.54

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