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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.18, 62,466.36 and 27,372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.18, 62,466.36 and 27,372.14 is: 37,773.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.18 : 62,466.36 = 27,372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.18/62,466.36 = 27,372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.18x = 62,466.36 × 27,372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.18x = 1,709,837,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,837,814.35/45,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,773.80

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