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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.73, 62,118.71 and 27,113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.73, 62,118.71 and 27,113.77 is: 37,420.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.73 : 62,118.71 = 27,113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.73/62,118.71 = 27,113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.73x = 62,118.71 × 27,113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.73x = 1,684,272,415.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,272,415.64/45,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,420.18

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