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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,179.60, 62,349.46 and 27,271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,179.60, 62,349.46 and 27,271.11 is: 37,635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,179.60 : 62,349.46 = 27,271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,179.60/62,349.46 = 27,271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,179.60x = 62,349.46 × 27,271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,179.60x = 1,700,338,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,338,982.10/45,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,635.10

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