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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,159.84, 62,326.40 and 27,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,159.84, 62,326.40 and 27,264.96 is: 37,629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,159.84 : 62,326.40 = 27,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,159.84/62,326.40 = 27,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,159.84x = 62,326.40 × 27,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,159.84x = 1,699,326,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,326,802.94/45,159.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,629.16

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