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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,381.81, 62,632.50 and 27,483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,381.81, 62,632.50 and 27,483.06 is: 37,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,381.81 : 62,632.50 = 27,483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,381.81/62,632.50 = 27,483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,381.81x = 62,632.50 × 27,483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,381.81x = 1,721,332,755.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,332,755.45/45,381.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,930.02

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