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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,007.98, 62,116.29 and 27,112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,007.98, 62,116.29 and 27,112.02 is: 37,417.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,007.98 : 62,116.29 = 27,112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,007.98/62,116.29 = 27,112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,007.98x = 62,116.29 × 27,112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,007.98x = 1,684,098,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,098,096.81/45,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,417.77

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