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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,189.47, 62,360.20 and 27,277.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,189.47, 62,360.20 and 27,277.94 is: 37,642.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,189.47 : 62,360.20 = 27,277.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,189.47/62,360.20 = 27,277.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,189.47x = 62,360.20 × 27,277.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,189.47x = 1,701,057,793.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,057,793.99/45,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,642.79

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