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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,251.56, 93,289.86 and 27,117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,251.56, 93,289.86 and 27,117.54 is: 40,638.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,251.56 : 93,289.86 = 27,117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,251.56/93,289.86 = 27,117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,251.56x = 93,289.86 × 27,117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,251.56x = 2,529,791,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,791,510.14/62,251.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,638.20

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