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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.10, 62,513 and 27,390.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.10, 62,513 and 27,390.23 is: 37,802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.10 : 62,513 = 27,390.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.10/62,513 = 27,390.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.10x = 62,513 × 27,390.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.10x = 1,712,245,447.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,245,447.99/45,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,802.00

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