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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,112.68, 63,636.12 and 27,004.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,112.68, 63,636.12 and 27,004.36 is: 37,266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,112.68 : 63,636.12 = 27,004.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,112.68/63,636.12 = 27,004.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,112.68x = 63,636.12 × 27,004.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,112.68x = 1,718,452,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,452,693.48/46,112.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,266.38

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