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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,995.52, 63,457.44 and 27,128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,995.52, 63,457.44 and 27,128.64 is: 37,427.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,995.52 : 63,457.44 = 27,128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,995.52/63,457.44 = 27,128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,995.52x = 63,457.44 × 27,128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,995.52x = 1,721,514,045.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,514,045.08/45,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,427.86

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