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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,191.38, 62,328.94 and 27,267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,191.38, 62,328.94 and 27,267.70 is: 37,608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,191.38 : 62,328.94 = 27,267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,191.38/62,328.94 = 27,267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,191.38x = 62,328.94 × 27,267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,191.38x = 1,699,566,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,566,837.24/45,191.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,608.21

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