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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,033.88, 63,526.82 and 27,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,033.88, 63,526.82 and 27,171 is: 37,496.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,033.88 : 63,526.82 = 27,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,033.88/63,526.82 = 27,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,033.88x = 63,526.82 × 27,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,033.88x = 1,726,087,090.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,087,090.37/46,033.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,496.02

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