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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,672.87, 94,033.92 and 27,587.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,672.87, 94,033.92 and 27,587.93 is: 41,392.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,672.87 : 94,033.92 = 27,587.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,672.87/94,033.92 = 27,587.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,672.87x = 94,033.92 × 27,587.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,672.87x = 2,594,201,202.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594,201,202.59/62,672.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,392.73

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