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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,002.34, 62,105.82 and 27,103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,002.34, 62,105.82 and 27,103.14 is: 37,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,002.34 : 62,105.82 = 27,103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,002.34/62,105.82 = 27,103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,002.34x = 62,105.82 × 27,103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,002.34x = 1,683,262,734.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,262,734.27/45,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,403.89

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