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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,830, 94,221.06 and 27,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,830, 94,221.06 and 27,750.52 is: 41,615.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,830 : 94,221.06 = 27,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,830/94,221.06 = 27,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,830x = 94,221.06 × 27,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,830x = 2,614,683,409.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,614,683,409.95/62,830
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,615.21

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