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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,187.38, 62,358.74 and 27,282.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,187.38, 62,358.74 and 27,282.53 is: 37,649.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,187.38 : 62,358.74 = 27,282.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,187.38/62,358.74 = 27,282.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,187.38x = 62,358.74 × 27,282.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,187.38x = 1,701,304,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,304,214.30/45,187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,649.99

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