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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.38, 62,693.66 and 27,277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.38, 62,693.66 and 27,277.34 is: 37,646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.38 : 62,693.66 = 27,277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.38/62,693.66 = 27,277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.38x = 62,693.66 × 27,277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.38x = 1,710,116,279.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,116,279.66/45,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,646.71

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