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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,292.17, 62,491.92 and 27,145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,292.17, 62,491.92 and 27,145.77 is: 37,454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,292.17 : 62,491.92 = 27,145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,292.17/62,491.92 = 27,145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,292.17x = 62,491.92 × 27,145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,292.17x = 1,696,391,287.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,391,287.18/45,292.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,454.41

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