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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,259.67, 93,389.23 and 26,717.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,259.67, 93,389.23 and 26,717.95 is: 40,076.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,259.67 : 93,389.23 = 26,717.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,259.67/93,389.23 = 26,717.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,259.67x = 93,389.23 × 26,717.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,259.67x = 2,495,168,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495,168,777.68/62,259.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,076.81

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