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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,168.84, 62,335.32 and 27,263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,168.84, 62,335.32 and 27,263.60 is: 37,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,168.84 : 62,335.32 = 27,263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,168.84/62,335.32 = 27,263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,168.84x = 62,335.32 × 27,263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,168.84x = 1,699,485,230.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,485,230.35/45,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,625.17

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