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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,905.92, 63,350.82 and 27,043

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,905.92, 63,350.82 and 27,043 is: 37,319.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,905.92 : 63,350.82 = 27,043 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,905.92/63,350.82 = 27,043/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,905.92x = 63,350.82 × 27,043
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,905.92x = 1,713,196,225.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,196,225.26/45,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,319.72

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