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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,995.38, 94,462.28 and 27,486.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,995.38, 94,462.28 and 27,486.71 is: 41,216.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,995.38 : 94,462.28 = 27,486.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,995.38/94,462.28 = 27,486.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,995.38x = 94,462.28 × 27,486.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,995.38x = 2,596,456,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,456,686.55/62,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,216.62

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