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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,139.84, 62,298.84 and 27,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,139.84, 62,298.84 and 27,244.96 is: 37,601.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,139.84 : 62,298.84 = 27,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,139.84/62,298.84 = 27,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,139.84x = 62,298.84 × 27,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,139.84x = 1,697,329,403.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,329,403.85/45,139.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,601.58

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