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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,004.33, 92,966.49 and 26,488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,004.33, 92,966.49 and 26,488.80 is: 39,716.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,004.33 : 92,966.49 = 26,488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,004.33/92,966.49 = 26,488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,004.33x = 92,966.49 × 26,488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,004.33x = 2,462,570,760.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,570,760.31/62,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,716.11

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