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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,307.91, 62,526.26 and 27,406.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,307.91, 62,526.26 and 27,406.19 is: 37,821.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,307.91 : 62,526.26 = 27,406.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,307.91/62,526.26 = 27,406.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,307.91x = 62,526.26 × 27,406.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,307.91x = 1,713,606,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,606,317.43/45,307.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,821.35

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