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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,248.56, 93,285.36 and 27,114.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,248.56, 93,285.36 and 27,114.54 is: 40,633.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,248.56 : 93,285.36 = 27,114.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,248.56/93,285.36 = 27,114.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,248.56x = 93,285.36 × 27,114.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,248.56x = 2,529,389,625.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,389,625.13/62,248.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,633.71

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