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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,187.63, 62,359.08 and 27,282.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,187.63, 62,359.08 and 27,282.78 is: 37,650.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,187.63 : 62,359.08 = 27,282.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,187.63/62,359.08 = 27,282.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,187.63x = 62,359.08 × 27,282.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,187.63x = 1,701,329,060.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,329,060.64/45,187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,650.33

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