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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.69, 62,513.81 and 27,390.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.69, 62,513.81 and 27,390.82 is: 37,802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.69 : 62,513.81 = 27,390.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.69/62,513.81 = 27,390.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.69x = 62,513.81 × 27,390.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.69x = 1,712,304,517.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,304,517.22/45,295.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,802.81

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