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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,251.06, 93,289.11 and 27,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,251.06, 93,289.11 and 27,117.04 is: 40,637.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,251.06 : 93,289.11 = 27,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,251.06/93,289.11 = 27,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,251.06x = 93,289.11 × 27,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,251.06x = 2,529,724,527.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,724,527.43/62,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,637.45

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