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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,173.54, 62,341.11 and 27,265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,173.54, 62,341.11 and 27,265.05 is: 37,626.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,173.54 : 62,341.11 = 27,265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,173.54/62,341.11 = 27,265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,173.54x = 62,341.11 × 27,265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,173.54x = 1,699,733,481.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,733,481.21/45,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,626.75

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