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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,752.96, 68,572.92 and 27,014

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,752.96, 68,572.92 and 27,014 is: 40,487.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,752.96 : 68,572.92 = 27,014 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,752.96/68,572.92 = 27,014/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,752.96x = 68,572.92 × 27,014
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,752.96x = 1,852,428,860.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,428,860.88/45,752.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,487.63

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