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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,068, 63,573.84 and 27,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,068, 63,573.84 and 27,205.44 is: 37,543.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,068 : 63,573.84 = 27,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,068/63,573.84 = 27,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,068x = 63,573.84 × 27,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,068x = 1,729,554,289.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,554,289.69/46,068
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,543.51

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