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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.41, 62,311.18 and 27,246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.41, 62,311.18 and 27,246.11 is: 37,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.41 : 62,311.18 = 27,246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.41/62,311.18 = 27,246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.41x = 62,311.18 × 27,246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.41x = 1,697,737,128.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,737,128.28/45,151.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,600.98

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