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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,807.24, 68,687.12 and 27,093

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,807.24, 68,687.12 and 27,093 is: 40,625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,807.24 : 68,687.12 = 27,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,807.24/68,687.12 = 27,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,807.24x = 68,687.12 × 27,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,807.24x = 1,860,940,142.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,860,940,142.16/45,807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,625.46

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