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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,038.74, 62,112.13 and 27,102.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,038.74, 62,112.13 and 27,102.62 is: 37,376.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,038.74 : 62,112.13 = 27,102.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,038.74/62,112.13 = 27,102.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,038.74x = 62,112.13 × 27,102.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,038.74x = 1,683,401,456.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,401,456.78/45,038.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,376.74

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