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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,127.50, 62,256.36 and 27,212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,127.50, 62,256.36 and 27,212.56 is: 37,541.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,127.50 : 62,256.36 = 27,212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,127.50/62,256.36 = 27,212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,127.50x = 62,256.36 × 27,212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,127.50x = 1,694,154,878.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,154,878.29/45,127.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,541.52

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