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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.72, 62,330.28 and 27,259.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.72, 62,330.28 and 27,259.28 is: 37,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.72 : 62,330.28 = 27,259.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.72/62,330.28 = 27,259.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.72x = 62,330.28 × 27,259.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.72x = 1,699,078,555.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,078,555.00/45,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,622.10

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