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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,931.08, 63,400.88 and 27,067

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,931.08, 63,400.88 and 27,067 is: 37,361.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,931.08 : 63,400.88 = 27,067 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,931.08/63,400.88 = 27,067/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,931.08x = 63,400.88 × 27,067
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,931.08x = 1,716,071,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,071,618.96/45,931.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,361.88

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