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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,740.10, 68,610.15 and 27,029.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,740.10, 68,610.15 and 27,029.10 is: 40,543.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,740.10 : 68,610.15 = 27,029.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,740.10/68,610.15 = 27,029.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,740.10x = 68,610.15 × 27,029.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,740.10x = 1,854,470,605.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,470,605.37/45,740.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,543.65

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