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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,904.92, 63,349.44 and 27,042

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,904.92, 63,349.44 and 27,042 is: 37,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,904.92 : 63,349.44 = 27,042 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,904.92/63,349.44 = 27,042/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,904.92x = 63,349.44 × 27,042
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,904.92x = 1,713,095,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,095,556.48/45,904.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,318.34

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