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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,284.73, 62,491.71 and 27,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,284.73, 62,491.71 and 27,145.70 is: 37,460.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,284.73 : 62,491.71 = 27,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,284.73/62,491.71 = 27,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,284.73x = 62,491.71 × 27,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,284.73x = 1,696,381,212.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,381,212.15/45,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,460.34

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