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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,154.66, 62,315.68 and 27,249.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,154.66, 62,315.68 and 27,249.36 is: 37,605.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,154.66 : 62,315.68 = 27,249.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,154.66/62,315.68 = 27,249.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,154.66x = 62,315.68 × 27,249.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,154.66x = 1,698,062,397.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,062,397.96/45,154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,605.47

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