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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,949, 94,423.56 and 26,013.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,949, 94,423.56 and 26,013.96 is: 39,020.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,949 : 94,423.56 = 26,013.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,949/94,423.56 = 26,013.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,949x = 94,423.56 × 26,013.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,949x = 2,456,330,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,330,712.90/62,949
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,020.96

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