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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,018, 94,539.96 and 26,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,018, 94,539.96 and 26,082 is: 39,128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,018 : 94,539.96 = 26,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,018/94,539.96 = 26,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,018x = 94,539.96 × 26,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,018x = 2,465,791,236.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,465,791,236.72/63,018
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,128.36

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