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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,731.92, 94,122.36 and 27,646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,731.92, 94,122.36 and 27,646.92 is: 41,481.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,731.92 : 94,122.36 = 27,646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,731.92/94,122.36 = 27,646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,731.92x = 94,122.36 × 27,646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,731.92x = 2,602,193,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,193,357.13/62,731.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,481.17

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