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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,154.67, 62,314.36 and 27,024.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,154.67, 62,314.36 and 27,024.13 is: 37,293.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,154.67 : 62,314.36 = 27,024.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,154.67/62,314.36 = 27,024.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,154.67x = 62,314.36 × 27,024.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,154.67x = 1,683,991,527.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,683,991,527.85/45,154.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,293.85

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