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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,560.64, 68,308.16 and 27,994.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,560.64, 68,308.16 and 27,994.17 is: 41,971.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,560.64 : 68,308.16 = 27,994.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,560.64/68,308.16 = 27,994.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,560.64x = 68,308.16 × 27,994.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,560.64x = 1,912,230,103.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,230,103.46/45,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,971.10

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