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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,152.93, 62,311.50 and 27,244.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,152.93, 62,311.50 and 27,244.48 is: 37,597.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,152.93 : 62,311.50 = 27,244.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,152.93/62,311.50 = 27,244.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,152.93x = 62,311.50 × 27,244.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,152.93x = 1,697,644,415.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,644,415.52/45,152.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,597.66

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