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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,621.80, 46,354.73 and 27,549.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,621.80, 46,354.73 and 27,549.47 is: 37,982.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,621.80 : 46,354.73 = 27,549.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,621.80/46,354.73 = 27,549.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,621.80x = 46,354.73 × 27,549.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,621.80x = 1,277,047,873.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,047,873.97/33,621.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,982.73

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