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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.28, 62,408.68 and 27,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.28, 62,408.68 and 27,306.26 is: 37,690.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.28 : 62,408.68 = 27,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.28/62,408.68 = 27,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.28x = 62,408.68 × 27,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.28x = 1,704,147,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,147,642.34/45,214.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,690.47

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