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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,284.70, 93,459.86 and 27,248.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,284.70, 93,459.86 and 27,248.96 is: 40,887.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,284.70 : 93,459.86 = 27,248.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,284.70/93,459.86 = 27,248.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,284.70x = 93,459.86 × 27,248.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,284.70x = 2,546,684,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,546,684,186.33/62,284.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,887.80

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