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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,445.64, 93,677.10 and 25,501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,445.64, 93,677.10 and 25,501 is: 38,255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,445.64 : 93,677.10 = 25,501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,445.64/93,677.10 = 25,501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,445.64x = 93,677.10 × 25,501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,445.64x = 2,388,859,727.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388,859,727.10/62,445.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,255.03

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