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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,484, 93,738.96 and 25,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,484, 93,738.96 and 25,548 is: 38,327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,484 : 93,738.96 = 25,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,484/93,738.96 = 25,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,484x = 93,738.96 × 25,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,484x = 2,394,842,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,394,842,950.08/62,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,327.30

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