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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,488, 93,744.96 and 25,552

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,488, 93,744.96 and 25,552 is: 38,333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,488 : 93,744.96 = 25,552 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,488/93,744.96 = 25,552/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,488x = 93,744.96 × 25,552
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,488x = 2,395,371,217.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,395,371,217.92/62,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,333.30

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