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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,010.48, 62,119.74 and 27,114.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,010.48, 62,119.74 and 27,114.52 is: 37,421.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,010.48 : 62,119.74 = 27,114.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,010.48/62,119.74 = 27,114.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,010.48x = 62,119.74 × 27,114.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,010.48x = 1,684,346,932.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,346,932.62/45,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,421.22

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