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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,163.84, 62,331.92 and 27,268.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,163.84, 62,331.92 and 27,268.96 is: 37,634.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,163.84 : 62,331.92 = 27,268.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,163.84/62,331.92 = 27,268.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,163.84x = 62,331.92 × 27,268.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,163.84x = 1,699,726,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,726,633.20/45,163.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,634.68

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