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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,560.08, 62,879.82 and 27,651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,560.08, 62,879.82 and 27,651.62 is: 38,163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,560.08 : 62,879.82 = 27,651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,560.08/62,879.82 = 27,651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,560.08x = 62,879.82 × 27,651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,560.08x = 1,738,728,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,728,888.31/45,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,163.43

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