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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.27, 62,333.96 and 27,256.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.27, 62,333.96 and 27,256.43 is: 37,621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.27 : 62,333.96 = 27,256.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.27/62,333.96 = 27,256.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.27x = 62,333.96 × 27,256.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.27x = 1,699,001,236.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,001,236.92/45,160.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,621.59

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