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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,937.27, 94,471.52 and 27,901.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,937.27, 94,471.52 and 27,901.53 is: 41,881.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,937.27 : 94,471.52 = 27,901.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,937.27/94,471.52 = 27,901.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,937.27x = 94,471.52 × 27,901.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,937.27x = 2,635,899,809.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,899,809.92/62,937.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,881.38

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