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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,412.82, 62,659.86 and 27,508.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,412.82, 62,659.86 and 27,508.58 is: 37,955.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,412.82 : 62,659.86 = 27,508.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,412.82/62,659.86 = 27,508.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,412.82x = 62,659.86 × 27,508.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,412.82x = 1,723,683,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723,683,771.60/45,412.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,955.88

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