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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,846.55, 94,216.82 and 27,281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,846.55, 94,216.82 and 27,281.07 is: 40,898.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,846.55 : 94,216.82 = 27,281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,846.55/94,216.82 = 27,281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,846.55x = 94,216.82 × 27,281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,846.55x = 2,570,335,525.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570,335,525.19/62,846.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,898.59

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