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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,112.74, 62,255.10 and 26,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,112.74, 62,255.10 and 26,971.80 is: 37,220.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,112.74 : 62,255.10 = 26,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,112.74/62,255.10 = 26,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,112.74x = 62,255.10 × 26,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,112.74x = 1,679,132,106.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,132,106.18/45,112.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,220.80

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