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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,150.66, 62,310.14 and 27,245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,150.66, 62,310.14 and 27,245.35 is: 37,599.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,150.66 : 62,310.14 = 27,245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,150.66/62,310.14 = 27,245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,150.66x = 62,310.14 × 27,245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,150.66x = 1,697,661,572.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,661,572.85/45,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,599.93

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