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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,041.28, 62,159.04 and 27,142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,041.28, 62,159.04 and 27,142.08 is: 37,457.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,041.28 : 62,159.04 = 27,142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,041.28/62,159.04 = 27,142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,041.28x = 62,159.04 × 27,142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,041.28x = 1,687,125,636.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,125,636.40/45,041.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,457.32

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