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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,366.30, 62,608.99 and 27,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,366.30, 62,608.99 and 27,217.70 is: 37,562.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,366.30 : 62,608.99 = 27,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,366.30/62,608.99 = 27,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,366.30x = 62,608.99 × 27,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,366.30x = 1,704,072,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,072,775.17/45,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,562.53

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