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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,977.59, 94,464.81 and 25,527.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,977.59, 94,464.81 and 25,527.65 is: 38,290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,977.59 : 94,464.81 = 25,527.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,977.59/94,464.81 = 25,527.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,977.59x = 94,464.81 × 25,527.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,977.59x = 2,411,464,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,411,464,134.67/62,977.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,290.83

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