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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,949.60, 68,964.90 and 27,206.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,949.60, 68,964.90 and 27,206.20 is: 40,833.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,949.60 : 68,964.90 = 27,206.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,949.60/68,964.90 = 27,206.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,949.60x = 68,964.90 × 27,206.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,949.60x = 1,876,272,862.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,876,272,862.38/45,949.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,833.28

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