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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,115.59, 62,265.33 and 27,220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,115.59, 62,265.33 and 27,220.26 is: 37,567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,115.59 : 62,265.33 = 27,220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,115.59/62,265.33 = 27,220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,115.59x = 62,265.33 × 27,220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,115.59x = 1,694,878,471.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,878,471.59/45,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,567.47

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