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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,147.71, 62,304.30 and 27,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,147.71, 62,304.30 and 27,239.26 is: 37,590.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,147.71 : 62,304.30 = 27,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,147.71/62,304.30 = 27,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,147.71x = 62,304.30 × 27,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,147.71x = 1,697,122,720.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,122,720.96/45,147.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,590.45

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