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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,322, 62,534.88 and 27,413.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,322, 62,534.88 and 27,413.50 is: 37,824.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,322 : 62,534.88 = 27,413.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,322/62,534.88 = 27,413.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,322x = 62,534.88 × 27,413.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,322x = 1,714,299,932.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714,299,932.88/45,322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,824.90

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