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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.74, 62,107.99 and 27,099.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.74, 62,107.99 and 27,099.60 is: 37,372.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.74 : 62,107.99 = 27,099.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.74/62,107.99 = 27,099.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.74x = 62,107.99 × 27,099.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.74x = 1,683,101,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,101,685.80/45,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,372.58

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