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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,184.78, 62,340.06 and 27,272.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,184.78, 62,340.06 and 27,272.98 is: 37,627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,184.78 : 62,340.06 = 27,272.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,184.78/62,340.06 = 27,272.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,184.78x = 62,340.06 × 27,272.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,184.78x = 1,700,199,209.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,199,209.58/45,184.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,627.70

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