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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,150.49, 63,687.96 and 27,041.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,150.49, 63,687.96 and 27,041.55 is: 37,317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,150.49 : 63,687.96 = 27,041.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,150.49/63,687.96 = 27,041.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,150.49x = 63,687.96 × 27,041.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,150.49x = 1,722,221,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,221,154.74/46,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,317.51

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