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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,235.02, 62,422.85 and 27,326.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,235.02, 62,422.85 and 27,326.90 is: 37,710.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,235.02 : 62,422.85 = 27,326.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,235.02/62,422.85 = 27,326.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,235.02x = 62,422.85 × 27,326.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,235.02x = 1,705,822,530.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,822,530.92/45,235.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,710.22

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