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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,193.63, 62,332.05 and 27,269.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,193.63, 62,332.05 and 27,269.95 is: 37,611.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,193.63 : 62,332.05 = 27,269.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,193.63/62,332.05 = 27,269.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,193.63x = 62,332.05 × 27,269.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,193.63x = 1,699,791,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,791,886.90/45,193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,611.32

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