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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,378.94, 62,628.52 and 27,480.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,378.94, 62,628.52 and 27,480.17 is: 37,926.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,378.94 : 62,628.52 = 27,480.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,378.94/62,628.52 = 27,480.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,378.94x = 62,628.52 × 27,480.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,378.94x = 1,721,042,376.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,042,376.45/45,378.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,926.02

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