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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,711.78, 94,082.02 and 27,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,711.78, 94,082.02 and 27,179.06 is: 40,774.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,711.78 : 94,082.02 = 27,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,711.78/94,082.02 = 27,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,711.78x = 94,082.02 × 27,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,711.78x = 2,557,061,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,557,061,010.24/62,711.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,774.81

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