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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,095.52, 63,601.68 and 27,222.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,095.52, 63,601.68 and 27,222.88 is: 37,561.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,095.52 : 63,601.68 = 27,222.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,095.52/63,601.68 = 27,222.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,095.52x = 63,601.68 × 27,222.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,095.52x = 1,731,420,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,420,902.44/46,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,561.59

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