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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.05, 62,689.14 and 27,282.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.05, 62,689.14 and 27,282.06 is: 37,641.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.05 : 62,689.14 = 27,282.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.05/62,689.14 = 27,282.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.05x = 62,689.14 × 27,282.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.05x = 1,710,288,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,288,878.83/45,436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,641.67

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