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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,157.84, 62,323.64 and 27,262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,157.84, 62,323.64 and 27,262.96 is: 37,626.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,157.84 : 62,323.64 = 27,262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,157.84/62,323.64 = 27,262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,157.84x = 62,323.64 × 27,262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,157.84x = 1,699,126,904.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,126,904.37/45,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,626.40

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