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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.93, 62,310.12 and 27,243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.93, 62,310.12 and 27,243.48 is: 37,596.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.93 : 62,310.12 = 27,243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.93/62,310.12 = 27,243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.93x = 62,310.12 × 27,243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.93x = 1,697,544,639.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,544,639.52/45,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,596.28

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