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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,148.21, 62,304.99 and 27,239.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,148.21, 62,304.99 and 27,239.76 is: 37,591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,148.21 : 62,304.99 = 27,239.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,148.21/62,304.99 = 27,239.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,148.21x = 62,304.99 × 27,239.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,148.21x = 1,697,172,662.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,172,662.88/45,148.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,591.14

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