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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,009.48, 62,118.36 and 27,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,009.48, 62,118.36 and 27,113.52 is: 37,419.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,009.48 : 62,118.36 = 27,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,009.48/62,118.36 = 27,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,009.48x = 62,118.36 × 27,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,009.48x = 1,684,247,396.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,247,396.23/45,009.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,419.84

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