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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,279.52, 62,466.32 and 27,364.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,279.52, 62,466.32 and 27,364.16 is: 37,750.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,279.52 : 62,466.32 = 27,364.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,279.52/62,466.32 = 27,364.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,279.52x = 62,466.32 × 27,364.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,279.52x = 1,709,338,375.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,338,375.09/45,279.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,750.81

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