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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,912.34, 94,355.55 and 27,829.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,912.34, 94,355.55 and 27,829.62 is: 41,738.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,912.34 : 94,355.55 = 27,829.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,912.34/94,355.55 = 27,829.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,912.34x = 94,355.55 × 27,829.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,912.34x = 2,625,879,101.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,879,101.39/62,912.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,738.70

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