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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,314.29, 68,014.68 and 27,818.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,314.29, 68,014.68 and 27,818.29 is: 41,753.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,314.29 : 68,014.68 = 27,818.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,314.29/68,014.68 = 27,818.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,314.29x = 68,014.68 × 27,818.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,314.29x = 1,892,052,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,052,092.50/45,314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,753.98

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