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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,146.88, 62,303.57 and 27,016.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,146.88, 62,303.57 and 27,016.25 is: 37,282.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,146.88 : 62,303.57 = 27,016.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,146.88/62,303.57 = 27,016.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,146.88x = 62,303.57 × 27,016.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,146.88x = 1,683,208,477.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,208,477.72/45,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,282.94

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