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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.81, 62,324.09 and 27,255.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.81, 62,324.09 and 27,255.49 is: 37,613.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.81 : 62,324.09 = 27,255.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.81/62,324.09 = 27,255.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.81x = 62,324.09 × 27,255.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.81x = 1,698,673,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,673,611.75/45,160.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,613.89

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