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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,473, 93,709.59 and 25,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,473, 93,709.59 and 25,537 is: 38,305.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,473 : 93,709.59 = 25,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,473/93,709.59 = 25,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,473x = 93,709.59 × 25,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,473x = 2,393,061,799.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,061,799.83/62,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,305.54

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