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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,368.52, 67,975.98 and 27,801.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,368.52, 67,975.98 and 27,801.72 is: 41,655.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,368.52 : 67,975.98 = 27,801.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,368.52/67,975.98 = 27,801.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,368.52x = 67,975.98 × 27,801.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,368.52x = 1,889,849,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,849,162.69/45,368.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,655.52

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