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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.78, 62,311.70 and 27,246.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.78, 62,311.70 and 27,246.49 is: 37,601.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.78 : 62,311.70 = 27,246.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.78/62,311.70 = 27,246.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.78x = 62,311.70 × 27,246.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.78x = 1,697,775,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,775,110.93/45,151.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,601.51

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