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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,607.31, 93,921.91 and 27,546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,607.31, 93,921.91 and 27,546.06 is: 41,323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,607.31 : 93,921.91 = 27,546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,607.31/93,921.91 = 27,546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,607.31x = 93,921.91 × 27,546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,607.31x = 2,587,178,271.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,587,178,271.56/62,607.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,323.90

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