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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,775.49, 94,139.13 and 26,729.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,775.49, 94,139.13 and 26,729.09 is: 40,083.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,775.49 : 94,139.13 = 26,729.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,775.49/94,139.13 = 26,729.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,775.49x = 94,139.13 × 26,729.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,775.49x = 2,516,253,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,516,253,260.85/62,775.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,083.37

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