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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,987, 94,493.46 and 26,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,987, 94,493.46 and 26,051 is: 39,081.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,987 : 94,493.46 = 26,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,987/94,493.46 = 26,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,987x = 94,493.46 × 26,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,987x = 2,461,649,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,649,126.46/62,987
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,081.86

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