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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,714.92, 94,039.26 and 27,637.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,714.92, 94,039.26 and 27,637.96 is: 41,442.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,714.92 : 94,039.26 = 27,637.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,714.92/94,039.26 = 27,637.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,714.92x = 94,039.26 × 27,637.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,714.92x = 2,599,053,306.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,599,053,306.31/62,714.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,442.34

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