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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.28, 62,121.33 and 27,114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.28, 62,121.33 and 27,114.48 is: 37,408.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.28 : 62,121.33 = 27,114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.28/62,121.33 = 27,114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.28x = 62,121.33 × 27,114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.28x = 1,684,387,559.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,387,559.86/45,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,408.99

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