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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,168, 62,331.84 and 27,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,168, 62,331.84 and 27,504 is: 37,955.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,168 : 62,331.84 = 27,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,168/62,331.84 = 27,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,168x = 62,331.84 × 27,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,168x = 1,714,374,927.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,374,927.36/45,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,955.52

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