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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,048.68, 63,544.86 and 27,182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,048.68, 63,544.86 and 27,182.16 is: 37,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,048.68 : 63,544.86 = 27,182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,048.68/63,544.86 = 27,182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,048.68x = 63,544.86 × 27,182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,048.68x = 1,727,286,551.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,286,551.70/46,048.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,510.01

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