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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,163.85, 62,328.42 and 27,258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,163.85, 62,328.42 and 27,258.59 is: 37,618.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,163.85 : 62,328.42 = 27,258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,163.85/62,328.42 = 27,258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,163.85x = 62,328.42 × 27,258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,163.85x = 1,698,985,001.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,985,001.95/45,163.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,618.25

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