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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,732.61, 94,041.17 and 27,171.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,732.61, 94,041.17 and 27,171.59 is: 40,732.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,732.61 : 94,041.17 = 27,171.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,732.61/94,041.17 = 27,171.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,732.61x = 94,041.17 × 27,171.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,732.61x = 2,555,247,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,247,610.19/62,732.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,732.37

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