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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.22, 62,328.21 and 27,257.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.22, 62,328.21 and 27,257.78 is: 37,620.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.22 : 62,328.21 = 27,257.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.22/62,328.21 = 27,257.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.22x = 62,328.21 × 27,257.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.22x = 1,698,928,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,928,635.97/45,160.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,620.03

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