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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.79, 62,466.72 and 27,127.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.79, 62,466.72 and 27,127.46 is: 37,429.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.79 : 62,466.72 = 27,127.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.79/62,466.72 = 27,127.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.79x = 62,466.72 × 27,127.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.79x = 1,694,563,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,563,227.49/45,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,429.24

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