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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,190.59, 62,368.17 and 27,285.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,190.59, 62,368.17 and 27,285.59 is: 37,657.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,190.59 : 62,368.17 = 27,285.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,190.59/62,368.17 = 27,285.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,190.59x = 62,368.17 × 27,285.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,190.59x = 1,701,752,003.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,752,003.83/45,190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,657.22

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