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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,008.46, 67,461.21 and 27,439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,008.46, 67,461.21 and 27,439.26 is: 41,127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,008.46 : 67,461.21 = 27,439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,008.46/67,461.21 = 27,439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,008.46x = 67,461.21 × 27,439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,008.46x = 1,851,085,681.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,085,681.10/45,008.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,127.51

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