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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.08, 63,402.26 and 27,068

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.08, 63,402.26 and 27,068 is: 37,363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.08 : 63,402.26 = 27,068 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.08/63,402.26 = 27,068/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.08x = 63,402.26 × 27,068
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.08x = 1,716,172,373.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,172,373.68/45,932.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,363.26

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