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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,215.28, 62,382.15 and 27,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,215.28, 62,382.15 and 27,303.48 is: 37,669.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,215.28 : 62,382.15 = 27,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,215.28/62,382.15 = 27,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,215.28x = 62,382.15 × 27,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,215.28x = 1,703,249,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,249,784.88/45,215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,669.78

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