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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,778.88, 94,176 and 25,853.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,778.88, 94,176 and 25,853.44 is: 38,783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,778.88 : 94,176 = 25,853.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,778.88/94,176 = 25,853.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,778.88x = 94,176 × 25,853.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,778.88x = 2,434,773,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,773,565.44/62,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,783.32

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