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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,828.51, 94,217.99 and 25,381.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,828.51, 94,217.99 and 25,381.53 is: 38,062.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,828.51 : 94,217.99 = 25,381.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,828.51/94,217.99 = 25,381.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,828.51x = 94,217.99 × 25,381.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,828.51x = 2,391,396,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391,396,612.82/62,828.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,062.29

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