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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.65, 62,311.53 and 27,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.65, 62,311.53 and 27,246.36 is: 37,601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.65 : 62,311.53 = 27,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.65/62,311.53 = 27,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.65x = 62,311.53 × 27,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.65x = 1,697,762,378.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,762,378.53/45,151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,601.34

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