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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,169.60, 62,333.18 and 27,265.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,169.60, 62,333.18 and 27,265.36 is: 37,625.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,169.60 : 62,333.18 = 27,265.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,169.60/62,333.18 = 27,265.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,169.60x = 62,333.18 × 27,265.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,169.60x = 1,699,536,592.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,536,592.64/45,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,625.67

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