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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,027.13, 92,998.58 and 31,557.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,027.13, 92,998.58 and 31,557.38 is: 47,314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,027.13 : 92,998.58 = 31,557.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,027.13/92,998.58 = 31,557.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,027.13x = 92,998.58 × 31,557.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,027.13x = 2,934,791,528.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,791,528.52/62,027.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,314.64

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