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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,657.22, 94,010.40 and 27,572.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,657.22, 94,010.40 and 27,572.25 is: 41,369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,657.22 : 94,010.40 = 27,572.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,657.22/94,010.40 = 27,572.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,657.22x = 94,010.40 × 27,572.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,657.22x = 2,592,078,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,078,251.40/62,657.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,369.19

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