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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,021.36, 93,029.96 and 26,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,021.36, 93,029.96 and 26,961 is: 40,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,021.36 : 93,029.96 = 26,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,021.36/93,029.96 = 26,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,021.36x = 93,029.96 × 26,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,021.36x = 2,508,180,751.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,180,751.56/62,021.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,440.60

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