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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,467.91, 62,748.86 and 27,563.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,467.91, 62,748.86 and 27,563.67 is: 38,039.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,467.91 : 62,748.86 = 27,563.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,467.91/62,748.86 = 27,563.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,467.91x = 62,748.86 × 27,563.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,467.91x = 1,729,588,625.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,588,625.08/45,467.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,039.77

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