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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.43, 62,421.52 and 27,112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.43, 62,421.52 and 27,112.25 is: 37,388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.43 : 62,421.52 = 27,112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.43/62,421.52 = 27,112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.43x = 62,421.52 × 27,112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.43x = 1,692,388,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,388,011.67/45,264.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,388.92

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