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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,812.50, 94,261.95 and 25,876.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,812.50, 94,261.95 and 25,876.50 is: 38,832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,812.50 : 94,261.95 = 25,876.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,812.50/94,261.95 = 25,876.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,812.50x = 94,261.95 × 25,876.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,812.50x = 2,439,169,349.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,439,169,349.18/62,812.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,832.55

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