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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,470, 93,717.96 and 25,534

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,470, 93,717.96 and 25,534 is: 38,306.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,470 : 93,717.96 = 25,534 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,470/93,717.96 = 25,534/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,470x = 93,717.96 × 25,534
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,470x = 2,392,994,390.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,994,390.64/62,470
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,306.30

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