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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,991.88, 94,499.34 and 26,058.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,991.88, 94,499.34 and 26,058.76 is: 39,092.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,991.88 : 94,499.34 = 26,058.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,991.88/94,499.34 = 26,058.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,991.88x = 94,499.34 × 26,058.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,991.88x = 2,462,535,621.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462,535,621.22/62,991.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,092.91

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