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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,359.78, 62,597.85 and 27,458.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,359.78, 62,597.85 and 27,458.06 is: 37,892.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,359.78 : 62,597.85 = 27,458.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,359.78/62,597.85 = 27,458.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,359.78x = 62,597.85 × 27,458.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,359.78x = 1,718,815,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,815,521.17/45,359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,892.94

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