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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,286.16, 62,475.44 and 27,370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,286.16, 62,475.44 and 27,370.76 is: 37,759.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,286.16 : 62,475.44 = 27,370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,286.16/62,475.44 = 27,370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,286.16x = 62,475.44 × 27,370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,286.16x = 1,709,999,824.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,999,824.90/45,286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,759.88

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