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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,710.28, 94,094.22 and 27,182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,710.28, 94,094.22 and 27,182.44 is: 40,786.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,710.28 : 94,094.22 = 27,182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,710.28/94,094.22 = 27,182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,710.28x = 94,094.22 × 27,182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,710.28x = 2,557,710,489.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,710,489.50/62,710.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,786.14

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