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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,012.76, 93,017.10 and 26,952.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,012.76, 93,017.10 and 26,952.48 is: 40,427.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,012.76 : 93,017.10 = 26,952.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,012.76/93,017.10 = 26,952.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,012.76x = 93,017.10 × 26,952.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,012.76x = 2,507,041,527.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,041,527.41/62,012.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,427.83

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