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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,056.96, 62,163.20 and 27,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,056.96, 62,163.20 and 27,145.20 is: 37,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,056.96 : 62,163.20 = 27,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,056.96/62,163.20 = 27,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,056.96x = 62,163.20 × 27,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,056.96x = 1,687,432,496.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,432,496.64/45,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,451.10

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