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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,384.84, 62,605.52 and 27,230.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,384.84, 62,605.52 and 27,230.87 is: 37,563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,384.84 : 62,605.52 = 27,230.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,384.84/62,605.52 = 27,230.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,384.84x = 62,605.52 × 27,230.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,384.84x = 1,704,802,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,802,327.22/45,384.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,563.26

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