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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,480, 93,732.96 and 25,544

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,480, 93,732.96 and 25,544 is: 38,321.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,480 : 93,732.96 = 25,544 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,480/93,732.96 = 25,544/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,480x = 93,732.96 × 25,544
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,480x = 2,394,314,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,314,730.24/62,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,321.30

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