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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.86, 62,105.41 and 27,097.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.86, 62,105.41 and 27,097.73 is: 37,370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.86 : 62,105.41 = 27,097.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.86/62,105.41 = 27,097.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.86x = 62,105.41 × 27,097.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.86x = 1,682,915,631.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,915,631.72/45,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,370.01

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