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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,246.31, 93,281.99 and 27,112.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,246.31, 93,281.99 and 27,112.29 is: 40,630.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,246.31 : 93,281.99 = 27,112.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,246.31/93,281.99 = 27,112.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,246.31x = 93,281.99 × 27,112.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,246.31x = 2,529,088,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,088,229.10/62,246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,630.33

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