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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.08, 68,842.88 and 27,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.08, 68,842.88 and 27,457.28 is: 41,122.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.08 : 68,842.88 = 27,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.08/68,842.88 = 27,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.08x = 68,842.88 × 27,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.08x = 1,890,238,232.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,238,232.17/45,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,122.46

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