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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.96, 63,292.47 and 27,960.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.96, 63,292.47 and 27,960.82 is: 38,592.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.96 : 63,292.47 = 27,960.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.96/63,292.47 = 27,960.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.96x = 63,292.47 × 27,960.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.96x = 1,769,709,361.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,709,361.03/45,855.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,592.79

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