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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,845.13, 94,214.54 and 27,279.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,845.13, 94,214.54 and 27,279.72 is: 40,896.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,845.13 : 94,214.54 = 27,279.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,845.13/94,214.54 = 27,279.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,845.13x = 94,214.54 × 27,279.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,845.13x = 2,570,146,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,146,339.33/62,845.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,896.51

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