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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,163.98, 62,328.48 and 27,258.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,163.98, 62,328.48 and 27,258.66 is: 37,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,163.98 : 62,328.48 = 27,258.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,163.98/62,328.48 = 27,258.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,163.98x = 62,328.48 × 27,258.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,163.98x = 1,698,990,844.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,990,844.64/45,163.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,618.27

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