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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,191.47, 62,362.96 and 27,279.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,191.47, 62,362.96 and 27,279.94 is: 37,645.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,191.47 : 62,362.96 = 27,279.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,191.47/62,362.96 = 27,279.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,191.47x = 62,362.96 × 27,279.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,191.47x = 1,701,257,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,257,807.02/45,191.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,645.55

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