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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,803.39, 94,208.15 and 25,358.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,803.39, 94,208.15 and 25,358.78 is: 38,039.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,803.39 : 94,208.15 = 25,358.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,803.39/94,208.15 = 25,358.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,803.39x = 94,208.15 × 25,358.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,803.39x = 2,389,003,750.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,003,750.06/62,803.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,039.41

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