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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.03, 62,422.34 and 27,112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.03, 62,422.34 and 27,112.85 is: 37,389.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.03 : 62,422.34 = 27,112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.03/62,422.34 = 27,112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.03x = 62,422.34 × 27,112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.03x = 1,692,447,296.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,447,296.74/45,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,389.73

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