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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,162.36, 62,327.34 and 27,261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,162.36, 62,327.34 and 27,261.72 is: 37,623.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,162.36 : 62,327.34 = 27,261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,162.36/62,327.34 = 27,261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,162.36x = 62,327.34 × 27,261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,162.36x = 1,699,150,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,150,491.42/45,162.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,623.16

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