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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,026.96, 93,065.28 and 22,586.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,026.96, 93,065.28 and 22,586.80 is: 33,889.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,026.96 : 93,065.28 = 22,586.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,026.96/93,065.28 = 22,586.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,026.96x = 93,065.28 × 22,586.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,026.96x = 2,102,046,866.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102,046,866.30/62,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,889.25

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