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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,253.26, 62,446.68 and 27,337.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,253.26, 62,446.68 and 27,337.68 is: 37,724.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,253.26 : 62,446.68 = 27,337.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,253.26/62,446.68 = 27,337.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,253.26x = 62,446.68 × 27,337.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,253.26x = 1,707,147,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,147,354.90/45,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,724.30

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