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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,476, 93,726.96 and 25,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,476, 93,726.96 and 25,540 is: 38,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,476 : 93,726.96 = 25,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,476/93,726.96 = 25,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,476x = 93,726.96 × 25,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,476x = 2,393,786,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,786,558.40/62,476
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,315.30

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