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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,730.67, 68,533.65 and 27,967.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,730.67, 68,533.65 and 27,967.50 is: 41,913.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,730.67 : 68,533.65 = 27,967.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,730.67/68,533.65 = 27,967.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,730.67x = 68,533.65 × 27,967.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,730.67x = 1,916,714,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,714,856.38/45,730.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,913.12

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