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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,440.62, 62,698.89 and 27,525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,440.62, 62,698.89 and 27,525.22 is: 37,979.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,440.62 : 62,698.89 = 27,525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,440.62/62,698.89 = 27,525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,440.62x = 62,698.89 × 27,525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,440.62x = 1,725,800,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,800,687.48/45,440.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,979.25

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