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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,204.63, 62,383.95 and 27,296.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,204.63, 62,383.95 and 27,296.07 is: 37,669.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,204.63 : 62,383.95 = 27,296.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,204.63/62,383.95 = 27,296.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,204.63x = 62,383.95 × 27,296.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,204.63x = 1,702,836,666.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,836,666.08/45,204.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,669.52

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