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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,913.34, 94,357.05 and 27,830.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,913.34, 94,357.05 and 27,830.62 is: 41,740.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,913.34 : 94,357.05 = 27,830.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,913.34/94,357.05 = 27,830.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,913.34x = 94,357.05 × 27,830.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,913.34x = 2,626,015,202.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,015,202.87/62,913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,740.20

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