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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,336.70, 93,519.09 and 27,279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,336.70, 93,519.09 and 27,279.90 is: 40,925.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,336.70 : 93,519.09 = 27,279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,336.70/93,519.09 = 27,279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,336.70x = 93,519.09 × 27,279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,336.70x = 2,551,191,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551,191,423.29/62,336.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,925.99

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