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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,166.85, 62,332.56 and 27,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,166.85, 62,332.56 and 27,261.59 is: 37,622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,166.85 : 62,332.56 = 27,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,166.85/62,332.56 = 27,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,166.85x = 62,332.56 × 27,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,166.85x = 1,699,284,694.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,284,694.37/45,166.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,622.39

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