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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,364.68, 62,606.76 and 27,216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,364.68, 62,606.76 and 27,216.08 is: 37,560.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,364.68 : 62,606.76 = 27,216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,364.68/62,606.76 = 27,216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,364.68x = 62,606.76 × 27,216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,364.68x = 1,703,910,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,910,452.62/45,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,560.29

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