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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,157.72, 62,324.76 and 27,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,157.72, 62,324.76 and 27,255.28 is: 37,616.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,157.72 : 62,324.76 = 27,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,157.72/62,324.76 = 27,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,157.72x = 62,324.76 × 27,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,157.72x = 1,698,678,784.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,678,784.73/45,157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,616.58

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