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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,164.85, 62,329.80 and 27,259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,164.85, 62,329.80 and 27,259.59 is: 37,619.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,164.85 : 62,329.80 = 27,259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,164.85/62,329.80 = 27,259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,164.85x = 62,329.80 × 27,259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,164.85x = 1,699,084,792.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,084,792.78/45,164.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,619.63

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