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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,719.98, 94,094.31 and 27,187.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,719.98, 94,094.31 and 27,187.24 is: 40,787.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,719.98 : 94,094.31 = 27,187.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,719.98/94,094.31 = 27,187.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,719.98x = 94,094.31 × 27,187.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,719.98x = 2,558,164,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,164,588.60/62,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,787.08

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