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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,150.71, 62,308.44 and 27,242.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,150.71, 62,308.44 and 27,242.26 is: 37,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,150.71 : 62,308.44 = 27,242.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,150.71/62,308.44 = 27,242.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,150.71x = 62,308.44 × 27,242.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,150.71x = 1,697,422,722.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,422,722.67/45,150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,594.60

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