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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,568, 93,867.12 and 25,632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,568, 93,867.12 and 25,632 is: 38,454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,568 : 93,867.12 = 25,632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,568/93,867.12 = 25,632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,568x = 93,867.12 × 25,632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,568x = 2,406,002,019.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406,002,019.84/62,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,454.19

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