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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.84, 63,438.96 and 27,116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.84, 63,438.96 and 27,116.68 is: 37,416.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.84 : 63,438.96 = 27,116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.84/63,438.96 = 27,116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.84x = 63,438.96 × 27,116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.84x = 1,720,253,977.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,720,253,977.85/45,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,416.48

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