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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.22, 62,397.14 and 27,305.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.22, 62,397.14 and 27,305.66 is: 37,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.22 : 62,397.14 = 27,305.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.22/62,397.14 = 27,305.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.22x = 62,397.14 × 27,305.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.22x = 1,703,794,641.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,794,641.30/45,214.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,682.72

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