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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,211.16, 62,392.67 and 27,309.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,211.16, 62,392.67 and 27,309.35 is: 37,687.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,211.16 : 62,392.67 = 27,309.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,211.16/62,392.67 = 27,309.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,211.16x = 62,392.67 × 27,309.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,211.16x = 1,703,902,813.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,902,813.95/45,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,687.66

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