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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,219.70, 62,404.74 and 27,311.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,219.70, 62,404.74 and 27,311.14 is: 37,690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,219.70 : 62,404.74 = 27,311.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,219.70/62,404.74 = 27,311.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,219.70x = 62,404.74 × 27,311.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,219.70x = 1,704,344,590.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,344,590.80/45,219.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,690.31

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