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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,444.76, 93,716.34 and 27,408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,444.76, 93,716.34 and 27,408.60 is: 41,134.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,444.76 : 93,716.34 = 27,408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,444.76/93,716.34 = 27,408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,444.76x = 93,716.34 × 27,408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,444.76x = 2,568,633,676.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,568,633,676.52/62,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,134.50

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