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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,369.68, 62,593.56 and 27,458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,369.68, 62,593.56 and 27,458.16 is: 37,882.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,369.68 : 62,593.56 = 27,458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,369.68/62,593.56 = 27,458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,369.68x = 62,593.56 × 27,458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,369.68x = 1,718,703,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,703,985.45/45,369.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,882.22

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