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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,890.52, 63,323.28 and 27,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,890.52, 63,323.28 and 27,024 is: 37,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,890.52 : 63,323.28 = 27,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,890.52/63,323.28 = 27,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,890.52x = 63,323.28 × 27,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,890.52x = 1,711,248,318.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,248,318.72/45,890.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,289.80

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