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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,525, 95,287.50 and 26,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 63,525, 95,287.50 and 26,589 is: 39,883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    63,525 : 95,287.50 = 26,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    63,525/95,287.50 = 26,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    63,525x = 95,287.50 × 26,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    63,525x = 2,533,599,337.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533,599,337.50/63,525
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,883.50

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