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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,150.21, 62,307.75 and 27,241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,150.21, 62,307.75 and 27,241.75 is: 37,593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,150.21 : 62,307.75 = 27,241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,150.21/62,307.75 = 27,241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,150.21x = 62,307.75 × 27,241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,150.21x = 1,697,372,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,372,148.56/45,150.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,593.89

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