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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,254.93, 62,470.67 and 27,345.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,254.93, 62,470.67 and 27,345.45 is: 37,748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254.93 : 62,470.67 = 27,345.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254.93/62,470.67 = 27,345.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254.93x = 62,470.67 × 27,345.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254.93x = 1,708,288,446.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,288,446.22/45,254.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,748.12

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