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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,420.96, 68,014.80 and 27,837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,420.96, 68,014.80 and 27,837.52 is: 41,684.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,420.96 : 68,014.80 = 27,837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,420.96/68,014.80 = 27,837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,420.96x = 68,014.80 × 27,837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,420.96x = 1,893,363,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,893,363,355.30/45,420.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,684.79

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