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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,157.59, 62,313.57 and 27,246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,157.59, 62,313.57 and 27,246.06 is: 37,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,157.59 : 62,313.57 = 27,246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,157.59/62,313.57 = 27,246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,157.59x = 62,313.57 × 27,246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,157.59x = 1,697,799,267.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,799,267.03/45,157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,597.21

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