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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.86, 62,325.27 and 27,260.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.86, 62,325.27 and 27,260.22 is: 37,621.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.86 : 62,325.27 = 27,260.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.86/62,325.27 = 27,260.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.86x = 62,325.27 × 27,260.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.86x = 1,699,000,571.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,000,571.76/45,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,621.09

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