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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,983.62, 63,457.81 and 27,834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,983.62, 63,457.81 and 27,834.76 is: 38,412.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,983.62 : 63,457.81 = 27,834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,983.62/63,457.81 = 27,834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,983.62x = 63,457.81 × 27,834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,983.62x = 1,766,332,911.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,332,911.48/45,983.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,412.22

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