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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,968.08, 68,845.88 and 27,459.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,968.08, 68,845.88 and 27,459.28 is: 41,125.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,968.08 : 68,845.88 = 27,459.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,968.08/68,845.88 = 27,459.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,968.08x = 68,845.88 × 27,459.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,968.08x = 1,890,458,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,458,295.77/45,968.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,125.46

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