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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,886.16, 94,303.86 and 25,439.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,886.16, 94,303.86 and 25,439.32 is: 38,148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,886.16 : 94,303.86 = 25,439.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,886.16/94,303.86 = 25,439.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,886.16x = 94,303.86 × 25,439.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,886.16x = 2,399,026,071.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,026,071.78/62,886.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,148.71

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