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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,214.78, 62,381.46 and 27,302.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,214.78, 62,381.46 and 27,302.98 is: 37,669.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,214.78 : 62,381.46 = 27,302.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,214.78/62,381.46 = 27,302.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,214.78x = 62,381.46 × 27,302.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,214.78x = 1,703,199,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,199,754.75/45,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,669.09

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