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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,552.79, 93,846.78 and 25,139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,552.79, 93,846.78 and 25,139.16 is: 37,715.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,552.79 : 93,846.78 = 25,139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,552.79/93,846.78 = 25,139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,552.79x = 93,846.78 × 25,139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,552.79x = 2,359,229,217.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,229,217.90/62,552.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,715.81

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