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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,626, 93,917.28 and 25,174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,626, 93,917.28 and 25,174.96 is: 37,753.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,626 : 93,917.28 = 25,174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,626/93,917.28 = 25,174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,626x = 93,917.28 × 25,174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,626x = 2,364,363,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,363,767.31/62,626
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,753.71

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