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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,277.44, 93,363.96 and 27,190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,277.44, 93,363.96 and 27,190.40 is: 40,762.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,277.44 : 93,363.96 = 27,190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,277.44/93,363.96 = 27,190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,277.44x = 93,363.96 × 27,190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,277.44x = 2,538,603,417.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,538,603,417.98/62,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,762.81

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