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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,232.19, 62,419.46 and 27,999.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,232.19, 62,419.46 and 27,999.96 is: 38,639.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,232.19 : 62,419.46 = 27,999.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,232.19/62,419.46 = 27,999.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,232.19x = 62,419.46 × 27,999.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,232.19x = 1,747,742,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,742,517.76/45,232.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,639.35

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