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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,663.37, 94,019.67 and 27,578.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,663.37, 94,019.67 and 27,578.43 is: 41,378.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,663.37 : 94,019.67 = 27,578.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,663.37/94,019.67 = 27,578.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,663.37x = 94,019.67 × 27,578.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,663.37x = 2,592,914,887.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,914,887.72/62,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,378.48

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