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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,651.60, 68,476.44 and 21,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,651.60, 68,476.44 and 21,027.60 is: 31,540.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,651.60 : 68,476.44 = 21,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,651.60/68,476.44 = 21,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,651.60x = 68,476.44 × 21,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,651.60x = 1,439,895,189.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,895,189.74/45,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,540.96

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