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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,477, 93,728.46 and 25,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,477, 93,728.46 and 25,541 is: 38,316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,477 : 93,728.46 = 25,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,477/93,728.46 = 25,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,477x = 93,728.46 × 25,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,477x = 2,393,918,596.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,918,596.86/62,477
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,316.80

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