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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,717.14, 68,513.40 and 27,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,717.14, 68,513.40 and 27,954 is: 41,892.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,717.14 : 68,513.40 = 27,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,717.14/68,513.40 = 27,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,717.14x = 68,513.40 × 27,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,717.14x = 1,915,223,583.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,223,583.60/45,717.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,892.90

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