Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,884.52, 63,315 and 27,018
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 45,884.52, 63,315 and 27,018 is: 37,281.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
45,884.52 : 63,315 = 27,018 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
45,884.52/63,315 = 27,018/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
45,884.52x = 63,315 × 27,018 - Step 4: Simplify right side
45,884.52x = 1,710,644,670 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,710,644,670/45,884.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 37,281.52
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