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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,145.39, 93,251.49 and 27,082.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,145.39, 93,251.49 and 27,082.92 is: 40,638.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,145.39 : 93,251.49 = 27,082.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,145.39/93,251.49 = 27,082.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,145.39x = 93,251.49 × 27,082.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,145.39x = 2,525,522,643.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,525,522,643.55/62,145.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,638.94

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