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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,299.16, 67,871.97 and 27,732.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,299.16, 67,871.97 and 27,732.27 is: 41,551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,299.16 : 67,871.97 = 27,732.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,299.16/67,871.97 = 27,732.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,299.16x = 67,871.97 × 27,732.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,299.16x = 1,882,243,797.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,243,797.47/45,299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,551.41

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