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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,145.78, 62,281.51 and 27,230.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,145.78, 62,281.51 and 27,230.83 is: 37,566.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,145.78 : 62,281.51 = 27,230.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,145.78/62,281.51 = 27,230.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,145.78x = 62,281.51 × 27,230.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,145.78x = 1,695,977,210.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,977,210.95/45,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,566.68

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