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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.94, 62,511.40 and 27,389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.94, 62,511.40 and 27,389.07 is: 37,800.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.94 : 62,511.40 = 27,389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.94/62,511.40 = 27,389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.94x = 62,511.40 × 27,389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.94x = 1,712,128,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,128,973.45/45,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,800.40

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