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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.80, 62,639.14 and 27,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.80, 62,639.14 and 27,481 is: 37,924.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.80 : 62,639.14 = 27,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.80/62,639.14 = 27,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.80x = 62,639.14 × 27,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.80x = 1,721,386,206.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,386,206.34/45,389.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,924.52

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