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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.26, 62,463.24 and 27,349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.26, 62,463.24 and 27,349.68 is: 37,740.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.26 : 62,463.24 = 27,349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.26/62,463.24 = 27,349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.26x = 62,463.24 × 27,349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.26x = 1,708,349,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,349,625.76/45,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,740.86

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