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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.81, 62,322.71 and 27,254.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.81, 62,322.71 and 27,254.49 is: 37,612.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.81 : 62,322.71 = 27,254.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.81/62,322.71 = 27,254.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.81x = 62,322.71 × 27,254.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.81x = 1,698,573,676.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,573,676.47/45,159.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,612.51

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