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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,186.61, 62,357.52 and 27,286.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,186.61, 62,357.52 and 27,286.01 is: 37,654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,186.61 : 62,357.52 = 27,286.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,186.61/62,357.52 = 27,286.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,186.61x = 62,357.52 × 27,286.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,186.61x = 1,701,488,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,488,212.69/45,186.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,654.70

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