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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,750.96, 68,569.92 and 27,012

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,750.96, 68,569.92 and 27,012 is: 40,484.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,750.96 : 68,569.92 = 27,012 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,750.96/68,569.92 = 27,012/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,750.96x = 68,569.92 × 27,012
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,750.96x = 1,852,210,679.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,210,679.04/45,750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,484.63

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