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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,153.54, 62,311.95 and 27,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,153.54, 62,311.95 and 27,016.02 is: 37,282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,153.54 : 62,311.95 = 27,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,153.54/62,311.95 = 27,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,153.54x = 62,311.95 × 27,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,153.54x = 1,683,420,887.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,420,887.44/45,153.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,282.15

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