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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,388.97, 62,637.44 and 27,485.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,388.97, 62,637.44 and 27,485.65 is: 37,930.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,388.97 : 62,637.44 = 27,485.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,388.97/62,637.44 = 27,485.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,388.97x = 62,637.44 × 27,485.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,388.97x = 1,721,630,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,630,752.74/45,388.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,930.60

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