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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,980.26, 94,441.66 and 27,440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,980.26, 94,441.66 and 27,440.12 is: 41,147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,980.26 : 94,441.66 = 27,440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,980.26/94,441.66 = 27,440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,980.26x = 94,441.66 × 27,440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,980.26x = 2,591,490,483.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,490,483.40/62,980.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,147.66

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