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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,149.71, 62,307.06 and 27,241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,149.71, 62,307.06 and 27,241.26 is: 37,593.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,149.71 : 62,307.06 = 27,241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,149.71/62,307.06 = 27,241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,149.71x = 62,307.06 × 27,241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,149.71x = 1,697,322,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,322,821.30/45,149.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,593.22

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