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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,287.23, 93,460 and 27,222.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,287.23, 93,460 and 27,222.33 is: 40,846.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,287.23 : 93,460 = 27,222.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,287.23/93,460 = 27,222.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,287.23x = 93,460 × 27,222.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,287.23x = 2,544,198,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,544,198,494.50/62,287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,846.23

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