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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.31, 62,323.41 and 27,254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.31, 62,323.41 and 27,254.99 is: 37,613.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.31 : 62,323.41 = 27,254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.31/62,323.41 = 27,254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.31x = 62,323.41 × 27,254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.31x = 1,698,623,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,623,604.70/45,160.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,613.20

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