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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,233.16, 62,413.68 and 27,316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,233.16, 62,413.68 and 27,316.14 is: 37,691.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,233.16 : 62,413.68 = 27,316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,233.16/62,413.68 = 27,316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,233.16x = 62,413.68 × 27,316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,233.16x = 1,704,900,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,900,820.80/45,233.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,691.39

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