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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,038.19, 62,128.17 and 27,122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,038.19, 62,128.17 and 27,122.34 is: 37,414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,038.19 : 62,128.17 = 27,122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,038.19/62,128.17 = 27,122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,038.19x = 62,128.17 × 27,122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,038.19x = 1,685,061,350.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,061,350.32/45,038.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,414.06

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