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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93,327, 139,990.50 and 27,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93,327, 139,990.50 and 27,663 is: 41,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93,327 : 139,990.50 = 27,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93,327/139,990.50 = 27,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93,327x = 139,990.50 × 27,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93,327x = 3,872,557,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,872,557,201.50/93,327
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,494.50

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