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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162, 62,325.72 and 27,256.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162, 62,325.72 and 27,256.68 is: 37,615.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162 : 62,325.72 = 27,256.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162/62,325.72 = 27,256.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162x = 62,325.72 × 27,256.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162x = 1,698,792,205.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,792,205.81/45,162
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,615.52

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