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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.71, 62,309.82 and 27,243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.71, 62,309.82 and 27,243.26 is: 37,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.71 : 62,309.82 = 27,243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.71/62,309.82 = 27,243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.71x = 62,309.82 × 27,243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.71x = 1,697,522,626.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,522,626.81/45,151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,595.98

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