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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,730, 94,023.38 and 25,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,730, 94,023.38 and 25,266.08 is: 37,870.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,730 : 94,023.38 = 25,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,730/94,023.38 = 25,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,730x = 94,023.38 × 25,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,730x = 2,375,602,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,375,602,240.95/62,730
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,870.27

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