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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.28, 62,530.92 and 27,409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.28, 62,530.92 and 27,409.56 is: 37,826.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.28 : 62,530.92 = 27,409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.28/62,530.92 = 27,409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.28x = 62,530.92 × 27,409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.28x = 1,713,945,003.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,945,003.60/45,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,826.01

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