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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,849.57, 63,283.67 and 27,954.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,849.57, 63,283.67 and 27,954.45 is: 38,584.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,849.57 : 63,283.67 = 27,954.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,849.57/63,283.67 = 27,954.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,849.57x = 63,283.67 × 27,954.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,849.57x = 1,769,060,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,060,188.83/45,849.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,584.01

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