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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.93, 69,079.56 and 27,249.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.93, 69,079.56 and 27,249.62 is: 40,951.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.93 : 69,079.56 = 27,249.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.93/69,079.56 = 27,249.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.93x = 69,079.56 × 27,249.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.93x = 1,882,391,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,391,971.68/45,966.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,951.01

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