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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,833.83, 94,257.62 and 27,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,833.83, 94,257.62 and 27,270.70 is: 40,909.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,833.83 : 94,257.62 = 27,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,833.83/94,257.62 = 27,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,833.83x = 94,257.62 × 27,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,833.83x = 2,570,471,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,471,277.73/62,833.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,909.03

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