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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,465, 93,697.59 and 25,529

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,465, 93,697.59 and 25,529 is: 38,293.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,465 : 93,697.59 = 25,529 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,465/93,697.59 = 25,529/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,465x = 93,697.59 × 25,529
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,465x = 2,392,005,775.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,005,775.11/62,465
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,293.54

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