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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,145.76, 62,302.01 and 27,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,145.76, 62,302.01 and 27,015.12 is: 37,281.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,145.76 : 62,302.01 = 27,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,145.76/62,302.01 = 27,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,145.76x = 62,302.01 × 27,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,145.76x = 1,683,096,293.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,096,293.28/45,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,281.39

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