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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,872.76, 94,309.16 and 16,125.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,872.76, 94,309.16 and 16,125.63 is: 24,188.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,872.76 : 94,309.16 = 16,125.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,872.76/94,309.16 = 16,125.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,872.76x = 94,309.16 × 16,125.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,872.76x = 1,520,794,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,794,806.68/62,872.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,188.45

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