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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,660.63, 93,967.79 and 27,127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,660.63, 93,967.79 and 27,127.14 is: 40,680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,660.63 : 93,967.79 = 27,127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,660.63/93,967.79 = 27,127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,660.63x = 93,967.79 × 27,127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,660.63x = 2,549,077,775.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,549,077,775.95/62,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,680.69

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