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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,158.84, 62,325.02 and 27,263.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,158.84, 62,325.02 and 27,263.96 is: 37,627.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,158.84 : 62,325.02 = 27,263.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,158.84/62,325.02 = 27,263.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,158.84x = 62,325.02 × 27,263.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,158.84x = 1,699,226,852.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,226,852.28/45,158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,627.78

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