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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,183.60, 62,355.69 and 27,279.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,183.60, 62,355.69 and 27,279.81 is: 37,647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,183.60 : 62,355.69 = 27,279.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,183.60/62,355.69 = 27,279.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,183.60x = 62,355.69 × 27,279.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,183.60x = 1,701,051,375.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,051,375.62/45,183.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,647.54

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