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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,966.59, 94,482.65 and 27,898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,966.59, 94,482.65 and 27,898 is: 41,861.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,966.59 : 94,482.65 = 27,898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,966.59/94,482.65 = 27,898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,966.59x = 94,482.65 × 27,898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,966.59x = 2,635,876,830.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635,876,830.21/62,966.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,861.51

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