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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,817.23, 94,188.95 and 25,378.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,817.23, 94,188.95 and 25,378.49 is: 38,052.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,817.23 : 94,188.95 = 25,378.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,817.23/94,188.95 = 25,378.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,817.23x = 94,188.95 × 25,378.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,817.23x = 2,390,373,198.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,373,198.79/62,817.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,052.83

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