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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.16, 62,336.45 and 27,261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.16, 62,336.45 and 27,261.66 is: 37,622.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.16 : 62,336.45 = 27,261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.16/62,336.45 = 27,261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.16x = 62,336.45 × 27,261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.16x = 1,699,395,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,395,407.42/45,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,622.08

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