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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,272.85, 62,473.50 and 27,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,272.85, 62,473.50 and 27,377.72 is: 37,779.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,272.85 : 62,473.50 = 27,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,272.85/62,473.50 = 27,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,272.85x = 62,473.50 × 27,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,272.85x = 1,710,381,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,381,990.42/45,272.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,779.42

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