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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,955, 94,432.56 and 26,019.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,955, 94,432.56 and 26,019.96 is: 39,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,955 : 94,432.56 = 26,019.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,955/94,432.56 = 26,019.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,955x = 94,432.56 × 26,019.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,955x = 2,457,131,433.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,457,131,433.90/62,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,029.96

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