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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,148.66, 62,307.38 and 27,243.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,148.66, 62,307.38 and 27,243.35 is: 37,597.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,148.66 : 62,307.38 = 27,243.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,148.66/62,307.38 = 27,243.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,148.66x = 62,307.38 × 27,243.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,148.66x = 1,697,461,948.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,461,948.38/45,148.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,597.17

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