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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.26, 62,464.62 and 27,350.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.26, 62,464.62 and 27,350.68 is: 37,742.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.26 : 62,464.62 = 27,350.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.26/62,464.62 = 27,350.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.26x = 62,464.62 × 27,350.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.26x = 1,708,449,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,449,832.94/45,266.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,742.24

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