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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.72, 62,328.90 and 27,258.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.72, 62,328.90 and 27,258.28 is: 37,620.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.72 : 62,328.90 = 27,258.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.72/62,328.90 = 27,258.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.72x = 62,328.90 × 27,258.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.72x = 1,698,978,608.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,978,608.29/45,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,620.72

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