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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,231.82, 62,418.44 and 27,323.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,231.82, 62,418.44 and 27,323.71 is: 37,705.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,231.82 : 62,418.44 = 27,323.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,231.82/62,418.44 = 27,323.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,231.82x = 62,418.44 × 27,323.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,231.82x = 1,705,503,462.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,503,462.88/45,231.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,705.83

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