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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,298.76, 62,502.21 and 27,393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,298.76, 62,502.21 and 27,393.39 is: 37,796.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,298.76 : 62,502.21 = 27,393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,298.76/62,502.21 = 27,393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,298.76x = 62,502.21 × 27,393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,298.76x = 1,712,147,414.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,147,414.39/45,298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,796.79

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