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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,317.95, 67,867.54 and 27,254.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,317.95, 67,867.54 and 27,254.23 is: 40,815.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,317.95 : 67,867.54 = 27,254.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,317.95/67,867.54 = 27,254.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,317.95x = 67,867.54 × 27,254.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,317.95x = 1,849,677,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,677,544.69/45,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,815.56

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