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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,392.76, 62,647.50 and 27,487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,392.76, 62,647.50 and 27,487.26 is: 37,935.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,392.76 : 62,647.50 = 27,487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,392.76/62,647.50 = 27,487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,392.76x = 62,647.50 × 27,487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,392.76x = 1,722,008,120.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,008,120.85/45,392.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,935.74

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