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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.76, 62,461.17 and 27,348.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.76, 62,461.17 and 27,348.18 is: 37,738.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.76 : 62,461.17 = 27,348.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.76/62,461.17 = 27,348.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.76x = 62,461.17 × 27,348.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.76x = 1,708,199,320.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,199,320.17/45,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,738.79

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