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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.22, 62,330.97 and 27,259.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.22, 62,330.97 and 27,259.78 is: 37,622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.22 : 62,330.97 = 27,259.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.22/62,330.97 = 27,259.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.22x = 62,330.97 × 27,259.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.22x = 1,699,128,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,128,529.39/45,162.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,622.79

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