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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,254.26, 62,448.06 and 27,338.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,254.26, 62,448.06 and 27,338.68 is: 37,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254.26 : 62,448.06 = 27,338.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254.26/62,448.06 = 27,338.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254.26x = 62,448.06 × 27,338.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254.26x = 1,707,247,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,247,528.96/45,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,725.68

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