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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,015.76, 93,007.28 and 26,947.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,015.76, 93,007.28 and 26,947.28 is: 40,413.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,015.76 : 93,007.28 = 26,947.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,015.76/93,007.28 = 26,947.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,015.76x = 93,007.28 × 26,947.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,015.76x = 2,506,293,216.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,506,293,216.20/62,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,413.81

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