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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,436.92, 95,155.38 and 26,475

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,436.92, 95,155.38 and 26,475 is: 39,712.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,436.92 : 95,155.38 = 26,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,436.92/95,155.38 = 26,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,436.92x = 95,155.38 × 26,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,436.92x = 2,519,238,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,238,685.50/63,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,712.50

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