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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,720.80, 94,004.40 and 27,623.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,720.80, 94,004.40 and 27,623.20 is: 41,400.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,720.80 : 94,004.40 = 27,623.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,720.80/94,004.40 = 27,623.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,720.80x = 94,004.40 × 27,623.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,720.80x = 2,596,702,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,702,342.08/62,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,400.98

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