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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,247.08, 62,442.64 and 27,338.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,247.08, 62,442.64 and 27,338.62 is: 37,728.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,247.08 : 62,442.64 = 27,338.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,247.08/62,442.64 = 27,338.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,247.08x = 62,442.64 × 27,338.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,247.08x = 1,707,095,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,095,470.06/45,247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,728.31

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