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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,011.02, 62,106.57 and 27,107.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,011.02, 62,106.57 and 27,107.20 is: 37,402.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,011.02 : 62,106.57 = 27,107.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,011.02/62,106.57 = 27,107.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,011.02x = 62,106.57 × 27,107.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,011.02x = 1,683,535,214.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,535,214.30/45,011.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,402.73

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