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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,997.13, 94,464.90 and 27,488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,997.13, 94,464.90 and 27,488.46 is: 41,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,997.13 : 94,464.90 = 27,488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,997.13/94,464.90 = 27,488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,997.13x = 94,464.90 × 27,488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,997.13x = 2,596,694,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,596,694,625.05/62,997.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,219.25

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