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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,287.08, 62,474.52 and 27,129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,287.08, 62,474.52 and 27,129.04 is: 37,425.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,287.08 : 62,474.52 = 27,129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,287.08/62,474.52 = 27,129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,287.08x = 62,474.52 × 27,129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,287.08x = 1,694,873,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,873,752.06/45,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,425.11

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