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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,149.78, 62,308.94 and 27,244.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,149.78, 62,308.94 and 27,244.49 is: 37,598.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,149.78 : 62,308.94 = 27,244.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,149.78/62,308.94 = 27,244.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,149.78x = 62,308.94 × 27,244.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,149.78x = 1,697,574,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,574,844.97/45,149.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,598.74

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