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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,365.68, 62,608.14 and 27,217.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,365.68, 62,608.14 and 27,217.08 is: 37,561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,365.68 : 62,608.14 = 27,217.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,365.68/62,608.14 = 27,217.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,365.68x = 62,608.14 × 27,217.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,365.68x = 1,704,010,755.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,010,755.03/45,365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,561.67

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