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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,844.65, 68,846.22 and 27,241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,844.65, 68,846.22 and 27,241.56 is: 40,909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,844.65 : 68,846.22 = 27,241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,844.65/68,846.22 = 27,241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,844.65x = 68,846.22 × 27,241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,844.65x = 1,875,478,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,875,478,432.90/45,844.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,909.43

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