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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,209.70, 62,379.81 and 27,301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,209.70, 62,379.81 and 27,301.23 is: 37,669.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,209.70 : 62,379.81 = 27,301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,209.70/62,379.81 = 27,301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,209.70x = 62,379.81 × 27,301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,209.70x = 1,703,045,540.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,045,540.17/45,209.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,669.91

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