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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,225.63, 62,412.93 and 27,317.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,225.63, 62,412.93 and 27,317.07 is: 37,698.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,225.63 : 62,412.93 = 27,317.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,225.63/62,412.93 = 27,317.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,225.63x = 62,412.93 × 27,317.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,225.63x = 1,704,938,377.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,938,377.72/45,225.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,698.50

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