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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,399.61, 62,653.49 and 37,833.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,399.61, 62,653.49 and 37,833.27 is: 52,211.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,399.61 : 62,653.49 = 37,833.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,399.61/62,653.49 = 37,833.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,399.61x = 62,653.49 × 37,833.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,399.61x = 2,370,386,403.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,386,403.61/45,399.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,211.60

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