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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,811.68, 94,235.84 and 25,352.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,811.68, 94,235.84 and 25,352.61 is: 38,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,811.68 : 94,235.84 = 25,352.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,811.68/94,235.84 = 25,352.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,811.68x = 94,235.84 × 25,352.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,811.68x = 2,389,124,372.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,389,124,372.78/62,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,036.31

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