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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,148.38, 62,305.64 and 27,017.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,148.38, 62,305.64 and 27,017.75 is: 37,285.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,148.38 : 62,305.64 = 27,017.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,148.38/62,305.64 = 27,017.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,148.38x = 62,305.64 × 27,017.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,148.38x = 1,683,357,758.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,357,758.49/45,148.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,285.01

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