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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,233.26, 62,420.42 and 27,325.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,233.26, 62,420.42 and 27,325.14 is: 37,707.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,233.26 : 62,420.42 = 27,325.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,233.26/62,420.42 = 27,325.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,233.26x = 62,420.42 × 27,325.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,233.26x = 1,705,646,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,646,715.36/45,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,707.80

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