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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,247.04, 62,439.38 and 27,338.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,247.04, 62,439.38 and 27,338.88 is: 37,726.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,247.04 : 62,439.38 = 27,338.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,247.04/62,439.38 = 27,338.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,247.04x = 62,439.38 × 27,338.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,247.04x = 1,707,022,717.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,022,717.09/45,247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,726.73

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