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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,157.59, 62,304.78 and 27,006.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,157.59, 62,304.78 and 27,006.12 is: 37,260.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,157.59 : 62,304.78 = 27,006.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,157.59/62,304.78 = 27,006.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,157.59x = 62,304.78 × 27,006.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,157.59x = 1,682,610,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,610,365.25/45,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,260.85

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