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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,190.38, 62,327.57 and 27,266.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,190.38, 62,327.57 and 27,266.70 is: 37,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,190.38 : 62,327.57 = 27,266.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,190.38/62,327.57 = 27,266.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,190.38x = 62,327.57 × 27,266.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,190.38x = 1,699,467,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,467,016.59/45,190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,606.83

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