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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,364.68, 62,586.68 and 27,453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,364.68, 62,586.68 and 27,453.15 is: 37,875.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,364.68 : 62,586.68 = 27,453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,364.68/62,586.68 = 27,453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,364.68x = 62,586.68 × 27,453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,364.68x = 1,718,201,376.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,201,376.78/45,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,875.31

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