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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,942.92, 94,377.66 and 25,520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,942.92, 94,377.66 and 25,520.92 is: 38,266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,942.92 : 94,377.66 = 25,520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,942.92/94,377.66 = 25,520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,942.92x = 94,377.66 × 25,520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,942.92x = 2,408,604,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,604,710.65/62,942.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,266.49

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