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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,175.84, 62,348.52 and 27,280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,175.84, 62,348.52 and 27,280.96 is: 37,651.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,175.84 : 62,348.52 = 27,280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,175.84/62,348.52 = 27,280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,175.84x = 62,348.52 × 27,280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,175.84x = 1,700,927,480.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,927,480.18/45,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,651.26

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