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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,905.12, 94,372.26 and 27,845.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,905.12, 94,372.26 and 27,845.08 is: 41,774.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,905.12 : 94,372.26 = 27,845.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,905.12/94,372.26 = 27,845.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,905.12x = 94,372.26 × 27,845.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,905.12x = 2,627,803,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,803,129.48/62,905.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,774.07

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