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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,870.84, 63,289.58 and 27,004.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,870.84, 63,289.58 and 27,004.28 is: 37,258.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,870.84 : 63,289.58 = 27,004.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,870.84/63,289.58 = 27,004.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,870.84x = 63,289.58 × 27,004.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,870.84x = 1,709,089,539.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,089,539.40/45,870.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,258.74

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