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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,198.28, 93,333.55 and 26,172.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,198.28, 93,333.55 and 26,172.08 is: 39,273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,198.28 : 93,333.55 = 26,172.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,198.28/93,333.55 = 26,172.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,198.28x = 93,333.55 × 26,172.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,198.28x = 2,442,733,004.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,733,004.26/62,198.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,273.32

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