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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,654.78, 93,985.97 and 25,214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,654.78, 93,985.97 and 25,214.71 is: 37,823.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,654.78 : 93,985.97 = 25,214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,654.78/93,985.97 = 25,214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,654.78x = 93,985.97 × 25,214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,654.78x = 2,369,828,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,369,828,977.62/62,654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,823.59

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