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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.72, 62,149.36 and 27,131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.72, 62,149.36 and 27,131.48 is: 37,441.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.72 : 62,149.36 = 27,131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.72/62,149.36 = 27,131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.72x = 62,149.36 × 27,131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.72x = 1,686,204,117.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,204,117.85/45,035.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,441.48

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