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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,861.61, 46,777.66 and 27,046.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,861.61, 46,777.66 and 27,046.68 is: 37,363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,861.61 : 46,777.66 = 27,046.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,861.61/46,777.66 = 27,046.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,861.61x = 46,777.66 × 27,046.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,861.61x = 1,265,180,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,180,158.14/33,861.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,363.26

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