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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,462.94, 96,627.89 and 27,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,462.94, 96,627.89 and 27,044.74 is: 40,539.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,462.94 : 96,627.89 = 27,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,462.94/96,627.89 = 27,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,462.94x = 96,627.89 × 27,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,462.94x = 2,613,275,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,613,275,654.54/64,462.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,539.20

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