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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,424.63, 62,673.45 and 27,270.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,424.63, 62,673.45 and 27,270.70 is: 37,626.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,424.63 : 62,673.45 = 27,270.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,424.63/62,673.45 = 27,270.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,424.63x = 62,673.45 × 27,270.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,424.63x = 1,709,148,852.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,148,852.92/45,424.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,626.04

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