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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,959.03, 68,996.88 and 39,077.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,959.03, 68,996.88 and 39,077.27 is: 58,665.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,959.03 : 68,996.88 = 39,077.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,959.03/68,996.88 = 39,077.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,959.03x = 68,996.88 × 39,077.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,959.03x = 2,696,209,513.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696,209,513.53/45,959.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58,665.50

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