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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,390.66, 93,547.51 and 26,874.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,390.66, 93,547.51 and 26,874.59 is: 40,295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,390.66 : 93,547.51 = 26,874.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,390.66/93,547.51 = 26,874.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,390.66x = 93,547.51 × 26,874.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,390.66x = 2,514,050,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,514,050,441.85/62,390.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,295.30

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