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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,174.54, 62,342.49 and 27,266.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,174.54, 62,342.49 and 27,266.05 is: 37,628.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,174.54 : 62,342.49 = 27,266.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,174.54/62,342.49 = 27,266.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,174.54x = 62,342.49 × 27,266.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,174.54x = 1,699,833,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,833,449.46/45,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,628.13

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