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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,666.40, 46,503.60 and 27,316.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,666.40, 46,503.60 and 27,316.72 is: 37,732.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,666.40 : 46,503.60 = 27,316.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,666.40/46,503.60 = 27,316.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,666.40x = 46,503.60 × 27,316.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,666.40x = 1,270,325,820.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,325,820.19/33,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,732.75

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