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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,833.77, 94,225.86 and 25,386.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,833.77, 94,225.86 and 25,386.78 is: 38,070.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,833.77 : 94,225.86 = 25,386.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,833.77/94,225.86 = 25,386.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,833.77x = 94,225.86 × 25,386.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,833.77x = 2,392,091,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,091,178.13/62,833.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,070.15

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