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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.34, 94,482.27 and 27,897.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.34, 94,482.27 and 27,897.75 is: 41,861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.34 : 94,482.27 = 27,897.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.34/94,482.27 = 27,897.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.34x = 94,482.27 × 27,897.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.34x = 2,635,842,747.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,842,747.89/62,966.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,861.14

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