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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.44, 62,424.28 and 27,114.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.44, 62,424.28 and 27,114.26 is: 37,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.44 : 62,424.28 = 27,114.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.44/62,424.28 = 27,114.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.44x = 62,424.28 × 27,114.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.44x = 1,692,588,158.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,588,158.23/45,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,391.68

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