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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,660.37, 94,015.16 and 27,575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,660.37, 94,015.16 and 27,575.42 is: 41,373.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,660.37 : 94,015.16 = 27,575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,660.37/94,015.16 = 27,575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,660.37x = 94,015.16 × 27,575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,660.37x = 2,592,506,915.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,506,915.41/62,660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,373.95

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