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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,379.94, 62,629.90 and 27,481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,379.94, 62,629.90 and 27,481.17 is: 37,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,379.94 : 62,629.90 = 27,481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,379.94/62,629.90 = 27,481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,379.94x = 62,629.90 × 27,481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,379.94x = 1,721,142,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,142,928.98/45,379.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,927.40

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