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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.23, 62,422.14 and 27,325.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.23, 62,422.14 and 27,325.81 is: 37,713.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.23 : 62,422.14 = 27,325.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.23/62,422.14 = 27,325.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.23x = 62,422.14 × 27,325.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.23x = 1,705,735,537.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,735,537.43/45,228.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,713.96

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