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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,638.82, 68,291.71 and 26,927.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,638.82, 68,291.71 and 26,927.82 is: 40,293.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,638.82 : 68,291.71 = 26,927.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,638.82/68,291.71 = 26,927.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,638.82x = 68,291.71 × 26,927.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,638.82x = 1,838,946,807.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,946,807.05/45,638.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,293.48

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