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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,168.63, 93,302.08 and 27,132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,168.63, 93,302.08 and 27,132.89 is: 40,720.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,168.63 : 93,302.08 = 27,132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,168.63/93,302.08 = 27,132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,168.63x = 93,302.08 × 27,132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,168.63x = 2,531,554,539.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,554,539.07/62,168.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,720.77

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