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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.59, 62,306.16 and 27,007.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.59, 62,306.16 and 27,007.12 is: 37,262.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.59 : 62,306.16 = 27,007.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.59/62,306.16 = 27,007.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.59x = 62,306.16 × 27,007.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.59x = 1,682,709,939.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,709,939.86/45,158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,262.23

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