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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.78, 62,420.62 and 27,111.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.78, 62,420.62 and 27,111.61 is: 37,388.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.78 : 62,420.62 = 27,111.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.78/62,420.62 = 27,111.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.78x = 62,420.62 × 27,111.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.78x = 1,692,323,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,323,505.40/45,263.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,388.03

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