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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,838.78, 94,233.36 and 25,391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,838.78, 94,233.36 and 25,391.78 is: 38,077.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,838.78 : 94,233.36 = 25,391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,838.78/94,233.36 = 25,391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,838.78x = 94,233.36 × 25,391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,838.78x = 2,392,752,745.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,392,752,745.78/62,838.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,077.64

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