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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,193.34, 62,368.43 and 27,284.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,193.34, 62,368.43 and 27,284.87 is: 37,654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,193.34 : 62,368.43 = 27,284.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,193.34/62,368.43 = 27,284.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,193.34x = 62,368.43 × 27,284.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,193.34x = 1,701,714,056.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,714,056.39/45,193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,654.09

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