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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,149.66, 62,308.76 and 27,244.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,149.66, 62,308.76 and 27,244.35 is: 37,598.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,149.66 : 62,308.76 = 27,244.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,149.66/62,308.76 = 27,244.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,149.66x = 62,308.76 × 27,244.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,149.66x = 1,697,561,665.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,561,665.51/45,149.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.55

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