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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,086.96, 62,220.94 and 27,178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,086.96, 62,220.94 and 27,178.18 is: 37,506.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,086.96 : 62,220.94 = 27,178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,086.96/62,220.94 = 27,178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,086.96x = 62,220.94 × 27,178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,086.96x = 1,691,051,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,051,907.09/45,086.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,506.45

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