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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,308.79, 68,006.43 and 27,812.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,308.79, 68,006.43 and 27,812.79 is: 41,745.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,308.79 : 68,006.43 = 27,812.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,308.79/68,006.43 = 27,812.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,308.79x = 68,006.43 × 27,812.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,308.79x = 1,891,448,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,448,556.24/45,308.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,745.73

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