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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,449.72, 93,664.33 and 26,901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,449.72, 93,664.33 and 26,901.40 is: 40,347.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,449.72 : 93,664.33 = 26,901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,449.72/93,664.33 = 26,901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,449.72x = 93,664.33 × 26,901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,449.72x = 2,519,701,607.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,701,607.06/62,449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,347.68

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