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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,163.86, 62,329.41 and 27,263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,163.86, 62,329.41 and 27,263.22 is: 37,625.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,163.86 : 62,329.41 = 27,263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,163.86/62,329.41 = 27,263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,163.86x = 62,329.41 × 27,263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,163.86x = 1,699,300,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,300,417.30/45,163.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,625.23

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