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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,985.74, 94,478.02 and 25,536.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,985.74, 94,478.02 and 25,536.91 is: 38,305.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,985.74 : 94,478.02 = 25,536.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,985.74/94,478.02 = 25,536.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,985.74x = 94,478.02 × 25,536.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,985.74x = 2,412,676,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,412,676,693.72/62,985.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,305.13

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