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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,276.08, 62,501.93 and 27,135.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,276.08, 62,501.93 and 27,135.42 is: 37,459.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,276.08 : 62,501.93 = 27,135.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,276.08/62,501.93 = 27,135.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,276.08x = 62,501.93 × 27,135.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,276.08x = 1,696,015,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,015,985.68/45,276.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,459.43

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