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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,787.33, 94,181.00 and 27,720

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,787.33, 94,181.00 and 27,720 is: 41,580

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,787.33 : 94,181.00 = 27,720 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,787.33/94,181.00 = 27,720/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,787.33x = 94,181.00 × 27,720
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,787.33x = 2,610,697,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,610,697,181.40/62,787.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,580

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