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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,927.48, 68,727.06 and 35,998.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,927.48, 68,727.06 and 35,998.50 is: 53,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,927.48 : 68,727.06 = 35,998.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,927.48/68,727.06 = 35,998.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,927.48x = 68,727.06 × 35,998.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,927.48x = 2,474,071,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,474,071,069.41/45,927.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,869.08

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