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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,044.78, 62,161.76 and 27,140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,044.78, 62,161.76 and 27,140.54 is: 37,453.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,044.78 : 62,161.76 = 27,140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,044.78/62,161.76 = 27,140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,044.78x = 62,161.76 × 27,140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,044.78x = 1,687,103,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,103,733.75/45,044.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,453.92

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