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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.69, 62,511.05 and 27,388.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.69, 62,511.05 and 27,388.82 is: 37,800.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.69 : 62,511.05 = 27,388.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.69/62,511.05 = 27,388.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.69x = 62,511.05 × 27,388.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.69x = 1,712,103,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,103,896.46/45,293.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,800.06

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