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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,664.87, 94,021.92 and 27,579.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,664.87, 94,021.92 and 27,579.93 is: 41,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,664.87 : 94,021.92 = 27,579.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,664.87/94,021.92 = 27,579.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,664.87x = 94,021.92 × 27,579.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,664.87x = 2,593,117,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,593,117,972.07/62,664.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,380.73

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