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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,988, 94,494.96 and 26,052

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,988, 94,494.96 and 26,052 is: 39,083.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,988 : 94,494.96 = 26,052 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,988/94,494.96 = 26,052/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,988x = 94,494.96 × 26,052
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,988x = 2,461,782,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,461,782,697.92/62,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,083.36

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