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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.77, 68,312.84 and 27,997.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.77, 68,312.84 and 27,997.30 is: 41,975.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.77 : 68,312.84 = 27,997.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.77/68,312.84 = 27,997.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.77x = 68,312.84 × 27,997.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.77x = 1,912,574,733.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,912,574,733.77/45,563.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,975.78

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