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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,735.67, 94,127.99 and 27,650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,735.67, 94,127.99 and 27,650.61 is: 41,486.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,735.67 : 94,127.99 = 27,650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,735.67/94,127.99 = 27,650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,735.67x = 94,127.99 × 27,650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,735.67x = 2,602,696,203.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,696,203.32/62,735.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,486.70

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