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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,938, 94,444.06 and 27,877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,938, 94,444.06 and 27,877.96 is: 41,833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,938 : 94,444.06 = 27,877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,938/94,444.06 = 27,877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,938x = 94,444.06 × 27,877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,938x = 2,632,907,726.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632,907,726.92/62,938
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,833.36

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