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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,477.08, 68,258.28 and 27,981.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,477.08, 68,258.28 and 27,981.08 is: 41,997.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,477.08 : 68,258.28 = 27,981.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,477.08/68,258.28 = 27,981.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,477.08x = 68,258.28 × 27,981.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,477.08x = 1,909,940,393.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909,940,393.34/45,477.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,997.87

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