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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,033.80, 93,021.90 and 26,955.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,033.80, 93,021.90 and 26,955.40 is: 40,420.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,033.80 : 93,021.90 = 26,955.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,033.80/93,021.90 = 26,955.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,033.80x = 93,021.90 × 26,955.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,033.80x = 2,507,442,523.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,442,523.26/62,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,420.59

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