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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,091.46, 62,251.26 and 27,191

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,091.46, 62,251.26 and 27,191 is: 37,538.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,091.46 : 62,251.26 = 27,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,091.46/62,251.26 = 27,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,091.46x = 62,251.26 × 27,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,091.46x = 1,692,674,010.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,674,010.66/45,091.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,538.68

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