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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,913.38, 94,383.02 and 25,977.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,913.38, 94,383.02 and 25,977.38 is: 38,971.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,913.38 : 94,383.02 = 25,977.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,913.38/94,383.02 = 25,977.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,913.38x = 94,383.02 × 25,977.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,913.38x = 2,451,823,169.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,823,169.12/62,913.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,971.41

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