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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,990.59, 63,467.56 and 27,841.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,990.59, 63,467.56 and 27,841.05 is: 38,420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,990.59 : 63,467.56 = 27,841.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,990.59/63,467.56 = 27,841.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,990.59x = 63,467.56 × 27,841.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,990.59x = 1,767,003,784.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,003,784.14/45,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,420.99

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