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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,390.22, 62,639.17 and 27,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,390.22, 62,639.17 and 27,486.90 is: 37,932.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,390.22 : 62,639.17 = 27,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,390.22/62,639.17 = 27,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,390.22x = 62,639.17 × 27,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,390.22x = 1,721,756,533.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,756,533.16/45,390.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,932.33

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