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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,212.27, 62,405.93 and 27,304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,212.27, 62,405.93 and 27,304.25 is: 37,687.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,212.27 : 62,405.93 = 27,304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,212.27/62,405.93 = 27,304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,212.27x = 62,405.93 × 27,304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,212.27x = 1,703,946,977.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,946,977.68/45,212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,687.71

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