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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,255.93, 62,472.05 and 27,346.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,255.93, 62,472.05 and 27,346.45 is: 37,749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,255.93 : 62,472.05 = 27,346.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,255.93/62,472.05 = 27,346.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,255.93x = 62,472.05 × 27,346.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,255.93x = 1,708,388,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,388,791.72/45,255.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,749.50

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