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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,007.73, 62,115.95 and 27,111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,007.73, 62,115.95 and 27,111.77 is: 37,417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,007.73 : 62,115.95 = 27,111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,007.73/62,115.95 = 27,111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,007.73x = 62,115.95 × 27,111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,007.73x = 1,684,073,214.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,073,214.17/45,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,417.42

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