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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,970.12, 68,976.24 and 27,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,970.12, 68,976.24 and 27,287.20 is: 40,943.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,970.12 : 68,976.24 = 27,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,970.12/68,976.24 = 27,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,970.12x = 68,976.24 × 27,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,970.12x = 1,882,168,456.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,168,456.13/45,970.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,943.30

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