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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,358.78, 62,596.47 and 27,457.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,358.78, 62,596.47 and 27,457.06 is: 37,891.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,358.78 : 62,596.47 = 27,457.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,358.78/62,596.47 = 27,457.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,358.78x = 62,596.47 × 27,457.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,358.78x = 1,718,715,032.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,715,032.58/45,358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,891.56

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