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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,730.09, 94,019.81 and 27,181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,730.09, 94,019.81 and 27,181.62 is: 40,739.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,730.09 : 94,019.81 = 27,181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,730.09/94,019.81 = 27,181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,730.09x = 94,019.81 × 27,181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,730.09x = 2,555,610,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,610,611.98/62,730.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,739.79

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