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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,412.17, 62,668.99 and 27,494.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,412.17, 62,668.99 and 27,494.43 is: 37,942.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,412.17 : 62,668.99 = 27,494.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,412.17/62,668.99 = 27,494.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,412.17x = 62,668.99 × 27,494.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,412.17x = 1,723,048,158.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,048,158.73/45,412.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,942.43

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