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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,275.28, 62,436.39 and 27,123.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,275.28, 62,436.39 and 27,123.15 is: 37,403.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,275.28 : 62,436.39 = 27,123.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,275.28/62,436.39 = 27,123.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,275.28x = 62,436.39 × 27,123.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,275.28x = 1,693,471,571.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,471,571.43/45,275.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,403.89

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