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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,249.04, 62,442.14 and 27,340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,249.04, 62,442.14 and 27,340.88 is: 37,729.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,249.04 : 62,442.14 = 27,340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,249.04/62,442.14 = 27,340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,249.04x = 62,442.14 × 27,340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,249.04x = 1,707,223,056.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,223,056.68/45,249.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,729.49

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