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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,827.60, 94,273.28 and 41,782.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,827.60, 94,273.28 and 41,782.28 is: 62,694.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,827.60 : 94,273.28 = 41,782.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,827.60/94,273.28 = 41,782.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,827.60x = 94,273.28 × 41,782.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,827.60x = 3,938,952,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,938,952,581.48/62,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,694.62

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