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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,745.28, 94,092.80 and 27,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,745.28, 94,092.80 and 27,660 is: 41,478.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,745.28 : 94,092.80 = 27,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,745.28/94,092.80 = 27,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,745.28x = 94,092.80 × 27,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,745.28x = 2,602,606,848
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,602,606,848/62,745.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,478.93

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