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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,261.92, 62,461.87 and 27,368.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,261.92, 62,461.87 and 27,368.89 is: 37,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,261.92 : 62,461.87 = 27,368.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,261.92/62,461.87 = 27,368.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,261.92x = 62,461.87 × 27,368.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,261.92x = 1,709,511,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,511,824.65/45,261.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,769.32

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