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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,302.57, 62,507.46 and 27,397.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,302.57, 62,507.46 and 27,397.18 is: 37,802.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,302.57 : 62,507.46 = 27,397.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,302.57/62,507.46 = 27,397.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,302.57x = 62,507.46 × 27,397.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,302.57x = 1,712,528,132.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,528,132.96/45,302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,802.01

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