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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.81, 62,321.33 and 27,253.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.81, 62,321.33 and 27,253.49 is: 37,611.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.81 : 62,321.33 = 27,253.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.81/62,321.33 = 27,253.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.81x = 62,321.33 × 27,253.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.81x = 1,698,473,500.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,473,500.47/45,158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,611.13

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