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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,740.48, 94,113.96 and 27,680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,740.48, 94,113.96 and 27,680.44 is: 41,522.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,740.48 : 94,113.96 = 27,680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,740.48/94,113.96 = 27,680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,740.48x = 94,113.96 × 27,680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,740.48x = 2,605,115,822.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,605,115,822.94/62,740.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,522.09

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