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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,007.70, 93,009.49 and 26,947.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,007.70, 93,009.49 and 26,947.36 is: 40,420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,007.70 : 93,009.49 = 26,947.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,007.70/93,009.49 = 26,947.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,007.70x = 93,009.49 × 26,947.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,007.70x = 2,506,360,210.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,360,210.45/62,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,420.14

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