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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,835.29, 68,727.02 and 27,117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,835.29, 68,727.02 and 27,117.81 is: 40,661.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,835.29 : 68,727.02 = 27,117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,835.29/68,727.02 = 27,117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,835.29x = 68,727.02 × 27,117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,835.29x = 1,863,726,134.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,726,134.64/45,835.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,661.38

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