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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,005.15, 62,098.48 and 27,101.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,005.15, 62,098.48 and 27,101.32 is: 37,394.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,005.15 : 62,098.48 = 27,101.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,005.15/62,098.48 = 27,101.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,005.15x = 62,098.48 × 27,101.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,005.15x = 1,682,950,656.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,950,656.62/45,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,394.62

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