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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,408.44, 62,669.18 and 27,503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,408.44, 62,669.18 and 27,503 is: 37,957.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,408.44 : 62,669.18 = 27,503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,408.44/62,669.18 = 27,503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,408.44x = 62,669.18 × 27,503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,408.44x = 1,723,590,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,590,457.54/45,408.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,957.49

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