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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,164.48, 62,329.17 and 27,259.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,164.48, 62,329.17 and 27,259.16 is: 37,618.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,164.48 : 62,329.17 = 27,259.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,164.48/62,329.17 = 27,259.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,164.48x = 62,329.17 × 27,259.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,164.48x = 1,699,040,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,040,817.70/45,164.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,618.96

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