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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,165.60, 62,327.68 and 27,261.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,165.60, 62,327.68 and 27,261.36 is: 37,620.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,165.60 : 62,327.68 = 27,261.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,165.60/62,327.68 = 27,261.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,165.60x = 62,327.68 × 27,261.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,165.60x = 1,699,137,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,137,322.44/45,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,620.16

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