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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,366.80, 62,609.69 and 27,218.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,366.80, 62,609.69 and 27,218.20 is: 37,563.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,366.80 : 62,609.69 = 27,218.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,366.80/62,609.69 = 27,218.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,366.80x = 62,609.69 × 27,218.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,366.80x = 1,704,122,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,122,928.27/45,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,563.22

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