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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,332.22, 62,562.69 and 27,431.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,332.22, 62,562.69 and 27,431.64 is: 37,858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,332.22 : 62,562.69 = 27,431.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,332.22/62,562.69 = 27,431.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,332.22x = 62,562.69 × 27,431.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,332.22x = 1,716,197,189.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,197,189.51/45,332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,858.22

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