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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,469, 93,716.46 and 25,533

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,469, 93,716.46 and 25,533 is: 38,304.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,469 : 93,716.46 = 25,533 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,469/93,716.46 = 25,533/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,469x = 93,716.46 × 25,533
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,469x = 2,392,862,373.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,862,373.18/62,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,304.80

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