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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.21, 62,309.13 and 27,242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.21, 62,309.13 and 27,242.75 is: 37,595.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.21 : 62,309.13 = 27,242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.21/62,309.13 = 27,242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.21x = 62,309.13 × 27,242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.21x = 1,697,472,051.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,472,051.31/45,151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,595.27

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