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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.76, 62,407.53 and 27,313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.76, 62,407.53 and 27,313.20 is: 37,693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.76 : 62,407.53 = 27,313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.76/62,407.53 = 27,313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.76x = 62,407.53 × 27,313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.76x = 1,704,549,348.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,549,348.40/45,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,693.12

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