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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,969.08, 68,847.38 and 27,460.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,969.08, 68,847.38 and 27,460.28 is: 41,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,969.08 : 68,847.38 = 27,460.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,969.08/68,847.38 = 27,460.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,969.08x = 68,847.38 × 27,460.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,969.08x = 1,890,568,332.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,568,332.07/45,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,126.96

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