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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,870.78, 94,319.93 and 27,337.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,870.78, 94,319.93 and 27,337.59 is: 41,012.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,870.78 : 94,319.93 = 27,337.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,870.78/94,319.93 = 27,337.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,870.78x = 94,319.93 × 27,337.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,870.78x = 2,578,479,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578,479,087.50/62,870.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,012.36

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