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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,191.62, 62,377.34 and 27,287.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,191.62, 62,377.34 and 27,287.84 is: 37,665.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,191.62 : 62,377.34 = 27,287.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,191.62/62,377.34 = 27,287.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,191.62x = 62,377.34 × 27,287.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,191.62x = 1,702,142,695.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,142,695.67/45,191.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,665.01

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