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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,704.59, 63,082.55 and 27,795.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,704.59, 63,082.55 and 27,795.84 is: 38,364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,704.59 : 63,082.55 = 27,795.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,704.59/63,082.55 = 27,795.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,704.59x = 63,082.55 × 27,795.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,704.59x = 1,753,432,466.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,432,466.59/45,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,364.47

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