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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,317.89, 93,476.97 and 27,260.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,317.89, 93,476.97 and 27,260.28 is: 40,890.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,317.89 : 93,476.97 = 27,260.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,317.89/93,476.97 = 27,260.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,317.89x = 93,476.97 × 27,260.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,317.89x = 2,548,208,375.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,548,208,375.75/62,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,890.48

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