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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,314.78, 62,535.76 and 27,413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,314.78, 62,535.76 and 27,413.06 is: 37,830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,314.78 : 62,535.76 = 27,413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,314.78/62,535.76 = 27,413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,314.78x = 62,535.76 × 27,413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,314.78x = 1,714,296,541.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,296,541.03/45,314.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,830.85

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