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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.55, 62,693.19 and 27,520.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.55, 62,693.19 and 27,520.86 is: 37,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.55 : 62,693.19 = 27,520.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.55/62,693.19 = 27,520.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.55x = 62,693.19 × 27,520.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.55x = 1,725,370,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,370,504.94/45,425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,982.38

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