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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,034.74, 62,106.62 and 27,098.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,034.74, 62,106.62 and 27,098.60 is: 37,371.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,034.74 : 62,106.62 = 27,098.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,034.74/62,106.62 = 27,098.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,034.74x = 62,106.62 × 27,098.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,034.74x = 1,683,002,472.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,002,472.51/45,034.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,371.20

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