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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,150.02, 63,708.29 and 27,027.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,150.02, 63,708.29 and 27,027.14 is: 37,309.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,150.02 : 63,708.29 = 27,027.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,150.02/63,708.29 = 27,027.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,150.02x = 63,708.29 × 27,027.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,150.02x = 1,721,852,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,852,520.67/46,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,309.90

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