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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,094.97, 62,256.09 and 27,194.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,094.97, 62,256.09 and 27,194.51 is: 37,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,094.97 : 62,256.09 = 27,194.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,094.97/62,256.09 = 27,194.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,094.97x = 62,256.09 × 27,194.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,094.97x = 1,693,023,862.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,023,862.07/45,094.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,543.52

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