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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,150.99, 63,688.65 and 27,042.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,150.99, 63,688.65 and 27,042.05 is: 37,318.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,150.99 : 63,688.65 = 27,042.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,150.99/63,688.65 = 27,042.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,150.99x = 63,688.65 × 27,042.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,150.99x = 1,722,271,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,271,657.73/46,150.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,318.20

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