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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.92, 63,036.99 and 27,765.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.92, 63,036.99 and 27,765.63 is: 38,328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.92 : 63,036.99 = 27,765.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.92/63,036.99 = 27,765.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.92x = 63,036.99 × 27,765.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.92x = 1,750,261,740.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,261,740.65/45,664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,328.37

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