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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.94, 62,514.16 and 27,391.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.94, 62,514.16 and 27,391.07 is: 37,803.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.94 : 62,514.16 = 27,391.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.94/62,514.16 = 27,391.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.94x = 62,514.16 × 27,391.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.94x = 1,712,329,595.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,329,595.60/45,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,803.16

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