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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,228.65, 62,407.47 and 27,311.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,228.65, 62,407.47 and 27,311.64 is: 37,685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,228.65 : 62,407.47 = 27,311.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,228.65/62,407.47 = 27,311.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,228.65x = 62,407.47 × 27,311.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,228.65x = 1,704,450,353.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,450,353.95/45,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,685.20

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