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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.27, 62,408.69 and 27,306.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.27, 62,408.69 and 27,306.25 is: 37,690.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.27 : 62,408.69 = 27,306.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.27/62,408.69 = 27,306.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.27x = 62,408.69 × 27,306.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.27x = 1,704,147,291.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,147,291.31/45,214.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,690.47

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