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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,281.06, 62,444.35 and 27,128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,281.06, 62,444.35 and 27,128.86 is: 37,411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,281.06 : 62,444.35 = 27,128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,281.06/62,444.35 = 27,128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,281.06x = 62,444.35 × 27,128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,281.06x = 1,694,043,906.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,043,906.74/45,281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,411.76

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