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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,209.32, 62,376.45 and 27,052.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,209.32, 62,376.45 and 27,052.66 is: 37,325.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,209.32 : 62,376.45 = 27,052.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,209.32/62,376.45 = 27,052.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,209.32x = 62,376.45 × 27,052.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,209.32x = 1,687,448,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,448,870.38/45,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,325.25

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