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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,171.34, 62,338.77 and 27,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,171.34, 62,338.77 and 27,266.10 is: 37,628.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,171.34 : 62,338.77 = 27,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,171.34/62,338.77 = 27,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,171.34x = 62,338.77 × 27,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,171.34x = 1,699,735,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,735,136.70/45,171.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,628.62

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