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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,129.76, 62,259.48 and 27,214.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,129.76, 62,259.48 and 27,214.79 is: 37,544.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,129.76 : 62,259.48 = 27,214.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,129.76/62,259.48 = 27,214.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,129.76x = 62,259.48 × 27,214.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,129.76x = 1,694,378,362.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,378,362.41/45,129.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,544.59

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