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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,175.23, 62,343.44 and 27,266.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,175.23, 62,343.44 and 27,266.74 is: 37,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,175.23 : 62,343.44 = 27,266.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,175.23/62,343.44 = 27,266.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,175.23x = 62,343.44 × 27,266.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,175.23x = 1,699,902,179.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,902,179.24/45,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,629.08

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