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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62,997.57, 94,449.42 and 27,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62,997.57, 94,449.42 and 27,452.16 is: 41,157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62,997.57 : 94,449.42 = 27,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62,997.57/94,449.42 = 27,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62,997.57x = 94,449.42 × 27,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62,997.57x = 2,592,840,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,592,840,589.75/62,997.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,157.79

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